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Fig. 167 In the marked area: space for the sticker for engine oil standard and engine oil viscosity (general example).

If you need to top up the engine oil, use an oil with the prescribed engine oil standard and engine oil viscosity ﬁg. 168.

Fig. 168 Engine oil standard and engine oil viscosity label (general example).

Engine oil viscosity information.

Engine oil standard information.

If the prescribed engine oil is used ﬁg. 168, the engine oil level can be corrected any number of times as needed ⇒ Checkin

the engine oil level and adding oil.

If no engine oil that meets the prescribed standard is available, you may, in an emergency, top up the engine oil no more than

once before your next standard oil change using no more than 0.5 l (0.5 qt) of engine oil that meets the following deviating

standards:

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Gasoline engines: VW standard 504 00 and ACEA C3, ACEA C4, API SP or ILSAC GF-6A. All viscosity classes in these

standards are permitted.

Having the oil change carried out by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility is

recommended. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

NOTICE

Using engine oils that have not been approved in accordance with the respective VW standard can cause damage to the

engine.

When reﬁlling, only use engine oils that comply with the quality requirements of the respectively applicable VW

standard.

Only if you absolutely must, add max. 0.5 l (0.5 qt) of engine oil that does not comply with the speciﬁed engine oil

standards.

Volkswagen recommends Volkswagen Genuine oil.

Changing the engine oil

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Safety precautions for working in the

engine compartment.

The engine oil must be changed regularly and in line with the service intervals → page , Information About Service.

Additives in the engine oil can make new engine oil appear dark after a brief engine run time. This is normal and is no reason

to change the engine oil more frequently.

WARNING

If care is not taken when changing engine oil, the oil can cause environmental damage, serious burns, or ﬁre. This could

result in serious or fatal injuries.

Always allow the engine to cool down completely before the engine oil change.

Always wear eye protection for the engine oil change.

Keep your arms horizontal when using your ﬁngers to unscrew the oil drain plug, so that the draining oil does not

drip down your arm.

Use a container suitable for collecting used oil that can hold at least the entire quantity of oil in the engine.

NOTICE

Changing the engine oil and ﬁlter requires special tools and specialist knowledge. Failing to act properly may cause

damage to the vehicle.

For this reason, always have the engine oil and ﬁlters changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Dispose of the engine oil in a way that will not harm the environment and only at a collection point for used oil, e.g. a

recycling center or specialist retailer.

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Checking the engine oil level and adding oil

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

engine compartment.

Safety precautions for working in the

Preparations

Fig. 169 In the engine compartment: engine oil filler cap (general example).

To avoid an incorrect oil level reading, perform the following steps:

1. With the engine warm from operation, safely park the vehicle on a horizontal and ﬁrm surface ⇒ Parking.

2. Wait at least ﬁve minutes for the engine oil to ﬂow back into the oil pan.

3. Open the hood.

4. Find the engine oil ﬁller and the dipstick.

You can identify these by the

ﬁg. 169 symbol on the engine oil ﬁller cap and the colored handle on the oil dipstick.

Checking the engine oil level

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Fig. 170 Engine oil level markings on the oil dipstick (versions).

The engine oil level is too high.

Oil level in the normal range.

The engine oil level is too low.

1. Remove the dipstick from the guide tube and wipe the dipstick off using a clean cloth.

2. Reinsert the dipstick into the guide tube and push it all the way in. If there is an alignment tab on the top of the engine oil

dipstick, make sure it lines up with the notch in the guide tube, and that the dipstick goes all the way in.

3. Remove the dipstick again and read the oil level on the dipstick as described below ﬁg. 170:

The engine oil level is too high. If necessary, follow the messages in the instrument cluster display or contact an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒

Oil level in the normal range. Engine oil can be added up to the upper edge of this area, for example if there is heavy

engine load.

.

The engine oil level is too low. Add engine oil immediately.

4. After reading the oil level, reinsert the oil dipstick into the guide tube and push it all the way in.

For high vehicle loads, for example when driving long distances on highways in the summer or when driving through high

mountains, the engine oil level should be in the upper section of the permitted area.

Adding engine oil

WARNING

When you top up the engine oil, it could spill or overﬂow and ignite on contact with engine parts that are hot or may heat

up. This may cause burns or a ﬁre. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Always make sure that the engine oil cap is installed securely on the engine ﬁller opening after adding oil and that

the oil dipstick is inserted correctly in the guide tube.

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Always use a suitable ﬁlling aid when topping up the engine oil.

Only perform these activities in the speciﬁed order ⇒

1. Remove the cap on the engine oil ﬁller ﬁg. 169.

⇒

:

2. Top up the engine oil gradually in small quantities, not more than 0.5 l (0.5 quart), or follow the recommendation in the

display of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit. Volkswagen recommends using the approved engine oils in accordance with

the respective VW standard.

3. To avoid overﬁlling, you must wait at least one minute each time you add engine oil so that the engine oil can ﬂow into the

oil pan up to the marking on the oil dipstick.

4. Read the oil level on the dipstick again before adding a little more. Never add too much oil.

When you are done adding oil, the oil level should be in the center of area ﬁg. 170

the area ﬁg. 170

. The engine oil level must not be

.

5. If you accidentally add too much engine oil and the engine oil level is in area ﬁg. 170

, do not start the engine ⇒

.

Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

6. Close the cap on the engine oil ﬁller when you are done adding engine oil.

7. Insert the oil dipstick all the way into the guide tube. If there is an alignment tab on the top of the engine oil dipstick, make

sure it lines up with the notch in the guide tube, and that the dipstick goes all the way in.

8. Close the hood.

NOTICE

Starting the engine with the engine oil level too high after reﬁlling can cause engine damage.

Do not start the engine, and seek professional assistance.

NOTICE

Using incorrect ﬂuids can result in malfunctions and engine damage.

When topping up ﬂuids, make sure the correct ﬂuids are added to the correct reservoirs.

Volkswagen recommends using the approved engine oils in accordance with the respective VW standard.

If you are not sure where the cap and the oil dipstick are located, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

engine compartment.

Safety precautions for working in the

Engine oil pressure too low

The red warning light blinks. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Do not continue driving! Engine damage could result.

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so ⇒ Parking.

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