2011 Volkswagen Jetta Oil Type & Capacity

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta oil type depends on the engine: the Base takes 5W-40 (4.8 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.8 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.8 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 P, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 P, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 X, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 X, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.3 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2.5 P, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2.5 P, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2.5 X, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2.5 X, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2.5 Z, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2.5 Z, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.1 quarts with filter); the TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT takes 5W-40 (4.5 quarts with filter); the TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.5 quarts with filter); the TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic DCT takes 5W-40 (4.5 quarts with filter); the TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Base: 5W-40, 4.8 quarts with filter
S, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.8 quarts with filter
S, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-40, 4.8 quarts with filter
S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 P, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 P, Standard: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 X, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 X, Standard: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard: 5W-40, 6.3 quarts with filter
SEL, 2.5 P, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SEL, 2.5 P, Standard: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SEL, 2.5 X, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SEL, 2.5 X, Standard: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SEL, 2.5 Z, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
SEL, 2.5 Z, Standard: 5W-40, 6.1 quarts with filter
TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT: 5W-40, 4.5 quarts with filter
TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-40, 4.5 quarts with filter
TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic DCT: 5W-40, 4.5 quarts with filter
TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard: 5W-40, 4.5 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
Base — 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 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.80 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, 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 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.80 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, 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 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.80 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 P, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Sedan, 2.5 P, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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 P, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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 X, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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 X, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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 P, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Wagon	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 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 P, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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 P, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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 X, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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 X, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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, Automatic — 2.5L Eng,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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, Standard — 2.5L Eng,Sedan	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	6.10 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 DCT — 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 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.50 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 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.50 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 DCT — 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 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.50 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 or VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.50 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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2011 Volkswagen Jetta factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

5.3 quarts (5.01 L) — G 012 A8G or G 012 A8F. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta take?

It depends on the engine: Base uses 5W-40; S, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-40; S, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Automatic uses 5W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Standard uses 5W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Automatic uses 5W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, 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 P, Automatic uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 P, Standard uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 X, Automatic uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 X, 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 P, Automatic uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Standard uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Automatic uses 5W-40; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, 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, 2.5 P, Automatic uses 5W-40; SEL, 2.5 P, Standard uses 5W-40; SEL, 2.5 X, Automatic uses 5W-40; SEL, 2.5 X, Standard uses 5W-40; SEL, 2.5 Z, Automatic uses 5W-40; SEL, 2.5 Z, Standard uses 5W-40; TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT uses 5W-40; TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-40; TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic DCT uses 5W-40; TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 5W-40.

How much oil does a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta take?

Capacity depends on the engine: Base holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 P, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 P, Standard holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 X, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 X, Standard holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 Z, Standard holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 P, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 X, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Automatic holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 Z, Standard holds 6.3 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.5 P, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.5 P, Standard holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.5 X, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.5 X, Standard holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.5 Z, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.5 Z, Standard holds 6.1 quarts with filter; TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT holds 4.5 quarts with filter; TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; TDI, 4D Wagon, Automatic DCT holds 4.5 quarts with filter; TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Volkswagen Jetta?

Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.