2008 Volkswagen Jetta Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta oil type depends on the engine: the S, 2.5 M, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the S, 2.5 M, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the S, 2.5 Z, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the S, 2.5 Z, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 M, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 M, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 Z, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 Z, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2.5 M takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2.5 Z takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CBFA, Automatic DCT takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CBFA, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CCTA, Automatic DCT takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CCTA, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Automatic DCT takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, 2.5 M, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
- S, 2.5 M, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
- S, 2.5 Z, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
- S, 2.5 Z, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 M, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 M, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 Z, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 Z, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
- SEL, 2.5 M: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
- SEL, 2.5 Z: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
- Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CBFA, Automatic DCT: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CBFA, Standard: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CCTA, Automatic DCT: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CCTA, Standard: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Automatic DCT: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Standard: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, 2.5 M, Automatic — 2.5L 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). | 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| S, 2.5 M, Standard — 2.5L 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). | 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| S, 2.5 Z, Automatic — 2.5L 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). | 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| S, 2.5 Z, Standard — 2.5L 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). | 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 2.5 M, Automatic — 2.5L 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). | 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 2.5 M, Standard — 2.5L 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). | 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 2.5 Z, Automatic — 2.5L 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). | 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 2.5 Z, Standard — 2.5L 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). | 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SEL, 2.5 M — 2.5L 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). | 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SEL, 2.5 Z — 2.5L 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). | 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CBFA, Automatic DCT — 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 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CBFA, 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 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CCTA, Automatic DCT — 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 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CCTA, 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 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Automatic DCT — 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 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, 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 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Jetta
2008 Volkswagen Jetta factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.0 quarts (9.46 L) — Phosphate-free Coolant G 012 A8F A4
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta take?
It depends on the engine: S, 2.5 M, Automatic uses 5W-40; S, 2.5 M, Standard uses 5W-40; S, 2.5 Z, Automatic uses 5W-40; S, 2.5 Z, Standard uses 5W-40; SE, 2.5 M, Automatic uses 5W-40; SE, 2.5 M, Standard uses 5W-40; SE, 2.5 Z, Automatic uses 5W-40; SE, 2.5 Z, Standard uses 5W-40; SEL, 2.5 M uses 5W-40; SEL, 2.5 Z uses 5W-40; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CBFA, Automatic DCT uses 5W-40; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CBFA, Standard uses 5W-40; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CCTA, Automatic DCT uses 5W-40; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CCTA, Standard uses 5W-40; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Automatic DCT uses 5W-40; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Standard uses 5W-40.
How much oil does a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta take?
Capacity depends on the engine: S, 2.5 M, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; S, 2.5 M, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; S, 2.5 Z, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; S, 2.5 Z, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 M, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 M, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 Z, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 Z, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.5 M holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.5 Z holds 6.3 quarts with filter; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CBFA, Automatic DCT holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CBFA, Standard holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CCTA, Automatic DCT holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, CCTA, Standard holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Automatic DCT holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Standard holds 4.9 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Volkswagen Jetta?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.