2005 Volkswagen Passat Oil Type & Capacity

The 2005 Volkswagen Passat oil type depends on the engine: the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Automatic takes 5W-40 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Standard takes 5W-40 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Automatic takes 5W-40 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Standard takes 5W-40 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Automatic takes 5W-40 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Standard takes 5W-40 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Automatic takes 5W-40 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Standard takes 5W-40 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, AMX, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, AMX, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, ATQ, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, ATQ, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Automatic: 5W-40, 3.8 quarts with filter
GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Standard: 5W-40, 3.8 quarts with filter
GL, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GL, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Standard: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Automatic: 5W-40, 3.8 quarts with filter
GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Standard: 5W-40, 3.8 quarts with filter
GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon, Standard: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Automatic: 5W-40, 3.8 quarts with filter
GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Standard: 5W-40, 3.8 quarts with filter
GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Standard: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Automatic: 5W-40, 3.8 quarts with filter
GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Standard: 5W-40, 3.8 quarts with filter
GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, AMX, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, AMX, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, ATQ, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, ATQ, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Automatic — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	3.80 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Standard — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	3.80 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GL, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Automatic — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GL, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Standard — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Automatic — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	3.80 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Standard — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	3.80 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon, Automatic — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon, Standard — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Automatic — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	3.80 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Standard — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	3.80 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Automatic — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Standard — 1.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Automatic — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	3.80 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Standard — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	3.80 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX, Automatic — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX, Standard — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ, Automatic — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ, Standard — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U, Automatic — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U, Standard — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, AMX, Automatic — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, AMX, Standard — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, ATQ, Automatic — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, ATQ, Standard — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U, Automatic — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.
GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U, Standard — 2.8L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.30 QTS.	—	Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate.

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Coolant capacity

7.4 quarts (7 L) — Phosphate free coolant G12. DO NOT interchange or mix older G11 and G12 coolant.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2005 Volkswagen Passat take?

It depends on the engine: GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic uses 5W-40; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard uses 5W-40; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Automatic uses 5W-40; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Standard uses 5W-40; GL, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Automatic uses 5W-40; GL, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Standard uses 5W-40; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Automatic uses 5W-40; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H uses 5W-40; GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U uses 5W-40; GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U uses 5W-40; GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX uses 5W-40; GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ uses 5W-40; GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U uses 5W-40; GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H uses 5W-40; GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX, Standard uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ, Standard uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U, Standard uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, AMX, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, AMX, Standard uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, ATQ, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, ATQ, Standard uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U, Standard uses 5W-40.

What is the oil capacity of a 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

Oil capacity depends on the engine: GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Automatic holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Standard holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Automatic holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Standard holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 D, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Automatic holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 E, Standard holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 D, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Automatic holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 E, Standard holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, AMX, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 H, ATQ, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 U, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, AMX, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, AMX, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, ATQ, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 H, ATQ, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Wagon, 2.8 U, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

Most 2005 Volkswagen Passat owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Volkswagen recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.