Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine oil

Oil capacities
with oil filter 4.5 l *See note
^ Up-to-date figures: Additional Information; Fluid Capacity Chart

Engine oil specifications

The following terms must appear on the oil container or in combination with other designations:
^ VW 502 00, VW 500 00 or VW 501 01
^ ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
^ API-SJ or API-SL

Note:
^ Engine oils are graded according to their viscosity. The proper grade to be used in your engine depends on existing climatic or seasonal conditions.
^ The engine oil which was first put into your engine has a viscosity grade of SAE 5W-40. Use this oil over all temperature ranges for normal driving. If engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-40 is not available, use SAE 5W-30.





Markings on dipstick
1 - max. mark
2 - min. mark
a - Area above hatched field up to max. mark: Do not add engine oil!
b - Oil level within hatched field: Can be topped up with engine oil.
c - Area from min. mark up to hatched field: Top up with max. 0.5 l of engine oil!