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Golf Mk5

Engine oil
Engine oil
Oil capacities:
With oil filter 4.5 l
Engine oil specifications:
→ Booklet38
  Note
t  The engine is factory-filled with oil which is coordinated to 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 → Booklet38.
   
Markings on oil dipstick (version A)
1 - max. mark
2 - min. mark
a - Oil level in max. mark area: Do not replenish engine oil!
b - Oil level in middle range: Can be replenished with engine oil.
c - Oil level in min. mark area: Replenish engine oil!
  N17-0037
Markings on oil dipstick (version B)
1 - max. mark
2 - min. mark
a - Oil level in max. mark area: Do not replenish engine oil!
b - Oil level in middle range: Can be replenished with engine oil.
c - Oil level in min. mark area: Replenish engine oil!
  N17-10034

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