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)
Engines Engine oil capacity (with filter)
140 hp (103 kW), 2.0L diesel engines About 4.5 quarts (4.3 liters)
Engine oil consumption
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNING S .
To provide effective lubrication and cooling for internal engine parts, all internal comb ustio n en gine s
use some oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change over the life of the
engine. Engines tend to use more oil during the break-in period than they do afterward, when oil
consumption has stabilized.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on oil quality as well as viscosity, engine
speed (rpm), outside temperature, road co ndit i o ns, the amount of oil dilution caused by condensed
water or fuel residue, and oxidation of the oil. Oil consumption may increase with engin e w ea r over
time, until replacement of worn engine parts may become necessary.
Volkswagen recommends that you to check the engine oil level at regular intervals, preferably every
time you fill the fuel tank, and always before a long trip. Your vehicle may consume engine oil
depending on several va riables. A m a ximum of 1 quart per 1200 miles (1 liter per 2000 km) would be
considered normal. New vehicle s may con s um e mo re oil over the first 3000 miles (5000 km).
The oil pressure warning light is not an indicator of low engine oil level. If the warning light
stays on or flashes while driving (above 1500 rpm), a chime will sound. It indicates that the oil
pressure is too low. Stop the engine immediat ely, check the engine oil level and add oil if
necessary. If the engine oil level is normal, but the light continues to flash, do not keep driving
or let the engine idle, as damage may occur.
If you believe your engine uses too much oil, we recommend that you consult your auth o r i zed
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Vol ksw agen Service Facility so that the cause of your conce rn can
be properly diagnosed. Please keep in mind that accurate measureme nt of oil consumption requires
great care and may take some time. Your authorized Volkswagen deale r an d autho rize d V o lkswagen
Service Facility have instructions for how to measure oil consumption accurately.
Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and the operating conditio n s, oil con sumption can be
up to 1 quart per 1200 miles (0.5 liter per 1000 km). Consumption may be higher f o r new v ehicles
during the first 3000 miles (5000 km).
Changing engine oil
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNING S .
The engine oil must be changed according to the intervals specified in your ⇒ Booklet
Maintenance
Changing oil at regular intervals is very important because the lubricating properties of oil decrease
gradually during normal vehicle use. If you are not sure when to have the oil changed, ask your
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Sometimes, engine oil should be changed more often than sp ecif ied fo r normal use. Change oil more
frequently if you often drive short distances, in dusty areas or in stop-and-go traffic, or if you use your
vehicle where temperatures stay below freezing for long periods.
Volkswagen recommends that you have your oil and oil filter changed by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒
special tools and will dispose of the old oil properly.
.
. They have the required expertise and
Warranty and
Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil look dark after the engine has been running a short
time. This is normal and no reason to change engine oil more often.
WARNING
If you must change the engine oil yourself, be sure to take the following precautions:
Always wear eye protection.
To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine oil, l et the engi ne cool down completely
before beginning.
When removing the oil drain plug with your fing er s , sta y as far away as possible. Always
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to help prevent hot oil from running dow n your arm.
Drain the oil into a container designe d for this purpose, one large enough to hold at least
the total amount of oil in your engine.
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never drain the oil into empty food or beverage
containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them.
Engine oil is poisonous and must be stored out of the reach of children.
Continuous contact with used engine oil i s harmful to your skin. Always protect your skin
by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
Before changing the oil, first make sure you know where you can pr operly dispose of the old oil.
Dispose of the old oil an environmentally-responsible manner. Never dump the old oil on garden
soil, in wooded areas, in the street, into streams, rivers, or bodies of water, or down sewage drains.
Recycle used oil by taking it to a collection facility for used engine oil in your area, or contact an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Volkswagen recommends that you always have your oil and oil filter changed by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility . They have the required expertise
and special tools and will dispose of the old oil properly.
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