Checking the level
— Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back
into the oil sump.
— Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
— Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it
out again.
— Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in
again.
Applies to vehicles with an engine oil sticker:
If the engine oil needs to be topped up, use the oil
mentioned on the sticker at the front of the engine
compartment.
Applies to vehicles without an engine oil sticker:
You can obtain information about the engine oil
specification prescribed for your vehicle from a spe-
cialist garage. If the engine oil needs to be topped
up, use this oil.
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The oil level must be within the marked range.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem!
When using the prescribed engine oil, the en-
gine oil level can be adjusted as often as re-
quired.
The oil level must not be outside the marked
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range. If it is not possible to top up the engine oil
or if the oil level is above the marked range, do
not continue driving. Stop the engine and seek
the help of a specialist garage.
In an emergency
If engine oil of the prescribed specification is not
available, engine oil with following specifications
can be topped up once up to max. 0.5 l until the next
regular oil change:
Do not use any oil additives.
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Refilling
— VW 504 00, ACEA C3 and API SP, viscosity 0W-30
— Unscrew the cover of the engine oil filler opening.
Volkswagen recommends that the oil change be car-
ried out by a specialist company » page 5.
— Top up the oil to the correct specifica-
tion » page 100in 0.5 litre portions.
— Check the oil level.
— Screw on the cover of the engine oil filler open-
ing.
Checking the fill level and topping
up
NOTICE
Depending on driving style and operating conditions,
the engine consumes some oil, up to 0.5 l/1000 km.
Consumption may be higher over the next 5000 km.
Volkswagen recommends use of approved engine
oils in accordance with the relevant VW standard.
Use of engine oils that do not comply with this regu-
lation could damage the engine.
— Check the oil level at regular intervals.
Test conditions
Volkswagen recommends engine oils from the
product range of Volkswagen original parts.
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The vehicle is on a horizontal surface
The parked engine is warm
Changing
Volkswagen recommends that oil change be carried
out by a specialist company » page 5.
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