Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Engine Oil 2013 Owner's Manual

Engine oil

 Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Engine oil specifications
Engine oil capacities
Checking the engine oil level and adding oil
Engine oil consumption
Changing engine oil

More information:

 ⇒ Booklet
 Preparations for working in the engine compartment
 Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

Warranty and Maintenance

WARNING

Improper handling of engine oil can cau se se ver e b ur ns an d o ther serious injuries.

 Always wear eye protection.
 Engine oil is poisonous and must be stored out of the reach of children.
 Store engine oil only in the closed original con t ainer . This also applies to used oil until

disposal.
 To reduce the risk of poisoning, never drain the oil into empty food or beverage

containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them.
 Continuous contact with used engine oil i s harmful to your skin. Always protect your skin

by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
 Engine oil becomes extremely h ot when the engine is running and can cause severe

burns. Always let the engine cool down to the touch.

Like all other operating fluids, engine oil can pollute the environment. Collect leaked or spilled
operating fluids and dispose of them properly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and
regulations.

Engine oil specifications

 Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNING S .
The engine oil used must conform to exact specifications.
Using the proper engine oil is important for the functionality and service life of the engine. You r engi ne

was factory-filled with a high-quality multi-grade oil which can usually be used throughout the entire
year.

Engine oils are constantly being improved. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized
Volkswagen Service Facilities are always up-to-date regarding new developments and changes.
Volkswagen therefore recommends that you have the engine oil changed by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine oil quality is based not only on requirements for engines and exhaust treatment systems, but
also on fuel quality. Engine oil comes into contact with fuel and fuel residue in all internal combusti o n
engines, causing engine oil to age and its lubricating qualities to dete rio r ate.

Your engine was factory-filled with a high-quality, “synthetic” all-season engine oil that meets strict
Volkswagen oil quality standards and has a viscosity grade of SAE 5W-40. or SAE 5W-30. You can
use this oil for normal driving in all temperatures.

If you need to add oil between oil changes, use only a high quality oil that expressly complies with the
Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine:

Engines Engine oil specification

VW 502 00

Gasoline engines

VW 503 00
VW 504 00

Diesel engines with diesel particulate

filter

At the time this Manual was printed, the engine oils avai lable in the U.S. that meet these Volkswagen
standards are “synthetic” oils. This does not mean, however, that any “synthetic” engine oil will meet
Volkswagen standards. Always use an approved oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil
quality standard that applies to your vehicle's engine.

VW 507 00

General recommendations:

If “synthetic” oil that meets the applicable Volkswagen oil quality standard with viscosity grade
SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30 is not available in your area, be sure to use a viscosity grade suitable for
the climate, season, and operating conditions that exis t wher e t he ve hicle is used. Make sure the oil

meets the quality standard listed in ⇒ table .
Engine oils are constantly being improved. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized

Volkswagen Service Facilities are always up-to-date regarding new developments and changes.
Volkswagen therefore recommends that you have the engine oil changed by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

 If you need to add oil and there is none available that meets the Volkswagen oil quality
standard your engine requires, you may add a total of no more than 1/2 quart (0.5 liter) of a
high-quality “synthetic” oil that meets ACEA A3 specifications and has a viscosity grade of
SAE SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30.

 Use only a high quality engine oil that expressl y c ompl i es with the Volkswagen oil quality
standard specified for your vehicl e's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engi n e
damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limite d War r an ty.

 Do not mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine
damage! Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen
Limited Warranty.

Engine oil capacities

 Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNING S .

Engines Engine oil capacity (with filter)

170 hp (125 kW), 2.5L gasoline engines About 6.3 quarts (6.0 liters)