Get Engine oil -> Changing engine oil Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

NOTICE

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Do not start the engine if the engine oil level is above range (A). Contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Otherwise the catalytic

converter and engine can be damaged!

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When changing or topping off fluids, make sure that you pour the fluids into the correct

reservoirs. Adding the wrong type of operating fluids will cause serious malfunctions and

engine damage.

The engine oil level should never be above range (A). Otherwise oil can be drawn in by the

crankcase ventilation system and enter the atmosphere via the exhaust system.

Engine oil consumption

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To provide effective lubrication and cooling for internal engine parts, all internal combustion engines

use some oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change over the life of the

engine. Engines tend to use more oil during the break-in period than they do afterward, when oil

consumption has stabilized.

Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on oil quality as well as viscosity, engine

speed (rpm), outside temperature, road conditions, the amount of oil dilution caused by condensed

water or fuel residue, and oxidation of the oil. Oil consumption may increase with engine wear over

time, until replacement of worn engine parts may become necessary.

Volkswagen recommends that you to check the engine oil level at regular intervals, preferably every

time you fill the fuel tank, and always before a long trip. Your vehicle may consume engine oil

depending on several variables. A maximum of 1 quart per 1200 miles (1 liter per 2000 km) would be

considered normal. New vehicles may consume more oil over the first 3000 miles (5000 km).

The oil pressure warning light is not an indicator of low engine oil level. If the warning light

stays on or flashes while driving (above 1500 rpm), a chime will sound. It indicates that the oil

pressure is too low. Stop the engine immediately, check the engine oil level and add oil if

necessary. If the engine oil level is normal, but the light continues to flash, do not keep driving

or let the engine idle, as damage may occur.

If you believe your engine uses too much oil, we recommend that you consult your authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility so that the cause of your concern can

be properly diagnosed. Please keep in mind that accurate measurement of oil consumption requires

great care and may take some time. Your authorized Volkswagen dealer and authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility have instructions for how to measure oil consumption accurately.

Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and the operating conditions, oil consumption can be

up to 1 quart per 1200 miles (0.5 liter per 1000 km). Consumption may be higher for new vehicles

during the first 3000 miles (5000 km).

Changing engine oil

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The engine oil must be changed according to the intervals specified in your ⇒booklet Warranty and

Maintenance.

Changing oil at regular intervals is very important because the lubricating properties of oil decrease

gradually during normal vehicle use. If you are not sure when to have the oil changed, ask your

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Sometimes, engine oil should be changed more often than specified for normal use. Change oil more

frequently if you often drive short distances, in dusty areas or in stop-and-go traffic, or if you use your

vehicle where temperatures stay below freezing for long periods.

Volkswagen recommends that you have your oil and oil filter changed by an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒ꢀ . They have the required expertise and

special tools and will dispose of the old oil properly.

Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil look dark after the engine has been running a short

time. This is normal and no reason to change engine oil more often.

WARNING

If you must change the engine oil yourself, be sure to take the following precautions:

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Always wear eye protection.

To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine oil, let the engine cool down completely

before beginning.

When removing the oil drain plug with your fingers, stay as far away as possible. Always

keep your forearm parallel to the ground to help prevent hot oil from running down your arm.

Drain the oil into a container designed for this purpose, one large enough to hold at least

the total amount of oil in your engine.

To reduce the risk of poisoning, never drain the oil into empty food or beverage

containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them.

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Engine oil is poisonous and must be stored out of the reach of children.

Continuous contact with used engine oil is harmful to your skin. Always protect your skin

by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

Before changing the oil, first make sure you know where you can properly dispose of the old oil.

Dispose of the old oil an environmentally-responsible manner. Never dump the old oil on garden

soil, in wooded areas, in the street, into streams, rivers, or bodies of water, or down sewage drains.

Recycle used oil by taking it to a collection facility for used engine oil in your area, or contact an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Volkswagen recommends that you always have your oil and oil filter changed by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. They have the required expertise

and special tools and will dispose of the old oil properly.

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