Engine - Oil Specifications and Capacity
ConditionEngine Oil, Specification and Capacity
17 07 02 Jan. 19, 2007, 2001660, supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 17 number 02-02 dated May 16, 2002 due to inclusion in ElsaWeb.
Technical Background
Engines are factory-filled with an all-season high quality engine oil. The factory fill is intended for the initial period prior to the first oil change. This oil can be used over all temperature ranges for normal driving.
Production Solution
N/A
Service
Tip: For further details consult the Owner Maintenance Booklet.
If topping up or changing engine oil use the following specification:
ACEA A3: SAE 5W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 15W-50
The following specifications may also appear on the oil container:
VW 502 00, VW 503 01, VW 505 01
If the above described oils are not available, (for topping up oil only) you may use:
ILSAC GF3: SAE 5W-30
Capacity
Oil capacity with filter = 8.5 L (9.0 qts)
Some oils that meet ACEA A3 specifications:
- Volkswagen Part No: ZVW 352 540S
- Valvoline synthetic blend: 5W-40, 10W-40, 15W-40
- Castrol Syntec 5W-40, 10W-40
- Castrol Syntec blend 10W-40
Warranty
Information only
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Tools required
No Special Parts required