How to Replace Oil Pan Gasket 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle

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This video shows you how to install an oil pan gasket on your 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle. The oil pan holds engine oil to be pumped up to the engine. A leaky or damaged oil pan gasket will lead to low oil levels, or no oil at all, which can cause major damage to your vehicle's engine.

This repair was done on a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L Hatchback 2-Door FWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle
2000 Volkswagen Beetle
2001 Volkswagen Beetle
2002 Volkswagen Beetle
2003 Volkswagen Beetle
2004 Volkswagen Beetle
2005 Volkswagen Beetle
2006 Volkswagen Beetle
2007 Volkswagen Beetle
2008 Volkswagen Beetle
2009 Volkswagen Beetle
2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar https://trq.video/oQI-1AXAA00020
• 16mm Wrench
• 17mm Wrench https://trq.video/oTi-1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket https://trq.video/oa4d-1AXAA00017
• 16mm Socket https://trq.video/obmS-1AXAA00015
• 8mm Hex Socket
• Ratchet https://trq.video/obvk-1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions https://trq.video/obmS-1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench https://trq.video/oazb-1AXAA00044
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Cloth Rags https://trq.video/oAV-1AXSS00035
• Engine Oil
• RTV
• Drain Pan
• Floor Jack https://trq.video/oYS-1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands https://trq.video/oQD-1AXAA00065
• Pick https://trq.video/oLR-1AXAA00037
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper

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