Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine oil
Oil filling quantities.
Engine oil specifications.
Markings on oil dipstick.

Oil system capacity
with oil filter 3.8 L
without oil filter 3.3 L

Engine oil specifications

Vehicles without service interval extension:
Only use engine oil in compliance with VW standard 505 01

Markings on oil 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: Engine oil can be added
c - Area from Min. mark up to hatched field: Add a max. 0.5 liter of engine oil!