Get Maintenance -> Introduction (Engine oil) Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Introduction

Engine oils are matched to the requirements of the engines, the emission purification systems, and the fuel quality.

Due to the operating principle of combustion engines, engine oil always comes into contact with combustion residues

and fuel, which has corresponding effects on the ageing process of the engine oil. The correct engine oil is important

for the function and service life of the engine. A special multigrade high-lubricity oil has been filled at the factory and

this can normally be used as an all-season oil.

Information on warning and indicator lamps that light up can be found in the troubleshooting sections at the end of

the chapter (→ Engine oil).

WARNING

Incorrect handling of engine oil can cause serious burns and other injuries.

● Always wear eye protection when handling engine oil.

● Engine oil is toxic. Always keep engine oil out of the reach of children.

● Store engine oil only in the closed original container. This also applies to used oil until it is disposed of.

● Regular contact with engine oil can damage the skin. Always wash skin that has been in contact with engine oil

thoroughly with water and soap.

● Engine oil becomes extremely hot when the engine is running and can scald skin severely. Always allow the

engine to cool down.

Leaking or spilt engine oil can pollute the environment. Spilt service fluids must be collected then disposed

of properly and in an environmentally responsible way.

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Engine oil standards

Vehicles with an engine oil sticker

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

→ Fig. 1.

Fig. 1 Sticker showing engine oil standard and engine oil

viscosity (illustration).

Information about the engine oil standard.

Information about the engine oil viscosity.

The sticker showing the prescribed standard is located at the front of the engine compartment, on the side next to

the bonnet release → Fig. 2

Fig. 2 Installation location of the sticker for engine oil

standard and engine oil viscosity (illustration).

On the side next to the bonnet release mechanism.

If the prescribed engine oil → Fig. 1 is used, the engine oil level can be corrected as often as necessary (→ Engine oil).

Vehicles without an engine oil sticker

Information on the prescribed engine oil standard and engine oil viscosity can be obtained from a correspondingly

qualified workshop. If the engine oil needs to be topped up, use an engine oil with the prescribed engine oil standard

and engine oil viscosity. If the prescribed engine oil is used, the engine oil level can be corrected as often as

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Maintenance -> Introduction (Engine oil) for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)