2009 Volkswagen Jetta Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta oil type depends on the engine: the S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Automatic takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Standard takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Automatic takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Standard takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Automatic takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Standard takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Automatic takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Standard takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 A, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 A, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 J, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 J, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, Automatic DCT takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Automatic DCT takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts qt with filter); the Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Automatic: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Standard: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Automatic: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Standard: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Automatic: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Standard: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Automatic: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Standard: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 A, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
- SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 A, Standard: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
- SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 J, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
- SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 J, Standard: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
- TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.2 quarts with filter
- TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-40, 4.2 quarts with filter
- TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.2 quarts with filter
- TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard: 5W-40, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, Automatic DCT: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, 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, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SEL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SEL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 A, Automatic — 2.0L Eng,Gas | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic 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. |
| SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 A, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Gas | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic 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. |
| SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 J, Automatic — 2.0L Eng,Gas | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic 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. |
| SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 J, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Gas | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic 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. |
| TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 2.0L Eng,Diesel | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 507 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.20 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. |
| TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Diesel | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 507 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.20 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. |
| TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic — 2.0L Eng,Diesel | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 507 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.20 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. |
| TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Diesel | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 507 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.20 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, Automatic DCT — 2.0L Eng,Gas | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic 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, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Gas | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic 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,Gas | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic 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,Gas | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic 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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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta take?
It depends on the engine: S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Automatic uses 5W-40; S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Standard uses 5W-40; S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic uses 5W-40; S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard uses 5W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Automatic uses 5W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Standard uses 5W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic uses 5W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Automatic uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Standard uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Automatic uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Standard uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard uses 5W-40; SEL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M uses 5W-40; SEL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z uses 5W-40; SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 A, Automatic uses 5W-40; SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 A, Standard uses 5W-40; SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 J, Automatic uses 5W-40; SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 J, Standard uses 5W-40; TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-40; TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-40; TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses 5W-40; TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 5W-40; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, Automatic DCT uses 5W-40; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, Standard uses 5W-40; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Automatic DCT uses 5W-40; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 J, Standard uses 5W-40.
What is the oil capacity of a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 M, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SEL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 M holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SEL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 A, Automatic holds 4.9 quarts with filter; SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 A, Standard holds 4.9 quarts with filter; SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 J, Automatic holds 4.9 quarts with filter; SEL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 J, Standard holds 4.9 quarts with filter; TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, Automatic DCT holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0 A, 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
Most 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.