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Engine oil
Engine oil
Oil capacities:
With oil filter 4.0 l.
Latest figures → Exhaust emissions test binder.
Engine oil specification: Vehicles ► 05.99
Engine oil conforming to VW standard 500 00, 501 01 or 502 00 can be used. In exceptional cases only: multi-grade/single-grade oil conforming to ACEA A2/A3.
Engine oil specification: vehicles 05.99 ► with LongLife service
Use engine oils conforming to VW standard 503 00.
  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 continued to be used. These oils must be changed every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres. The service interval display must be programmed accordingly. Procedure: → Booklet37.
   
Markings on oil dipstick
1 - max. mark
2 - min. mark
a - Area above hatched zone up to max. mark: do not top up with engine oil!
b - Oil level within hatched field: can be topped up with engine oil
c - Area from min. mark up to hatched zone: must be topped up, max. 0.5 l of engine oil!
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