Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine oil

Oil system capacity:
Without oil filter: 3.0 L * See note
With small oil filter (dia. approx. 76 mm) 3.5 L * See note
With large oil filter (dia. approx. 93 mm) 3.9 L
*Actual value:

Engine oil specifications
Use engine oil in compliance with VW standard 503 00.

Note:
^ Engine oil conforming to VW standard 500 00, 501 01, or 502 00 may continue to be used. The oil must be changed every 12 months or every 15,000 km and the Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) must be programmed accordingly. Procedure 36.
^ For vehicles up to model year 1999, engine oil specification VW 503 00 must not be used.





Markings on oil dipstick
1 - Max. mark
2 - Min. mark
a - Area above hatched field up to Max. mark: Do not replenish with engine oil!
b - Oil level within hatched field: Oil may be topped off.
c - Area from Min. mark up to hatched field: Replenish with max. 0.5 liter. of engine oil!