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Engine oil
Engine oil
Oil capacities:
Without oil filter 4.0 l.
With oil filter, 4.5 l.
Up-to-date figures: → Data sheets for exhaust emission test.
Engine oil specifications:
Engine oil conforming to VW standard 500 00, 501 01 or 502 00 can be used. Only in exceptional cases: multigrade oil conforming to API-SF or SG.
Engine oil specifications with long-life service
New VW standard (specially developed, ageing resistant) initial filling: VW standard 503 00 (VW TL 52 173).
  Note
t  The engine is filled at the factory with engine oil conforming to VW standard 503 00. This engine oil is designed for long service intervals.
t  Engine oils conforming to VW standard 500 00, 501 01 or 502 00 can be used furthermore. These oils must be changed every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres. The service interval display must be programmed accordingly. Procedure: → Booklet37 .
   

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