New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (AWV) (2005)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
Engine oil
Oil capacities
with oil filter 4.5 l *See note
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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:
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VW 502 00, VW 500 00 or VW 501 01
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ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
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API-SJ or API-SL
Note:
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Engine oils are graded according to their viscosity. The proper grade to be used in your engine depends on existing climatic or seasonal
conditions.
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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!