2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Oil Type & Capacity
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen oil type depends on the engine: the S, Eng CD CXBA, Automatic Trans takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the S, Eng CD CXBA, Standard Trans takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the S, Eng CD CXBB takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the SE, Eng CD CXBA takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the SE, Eng CD CXBB takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, Eng CD CXBA takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, Eng CD CXBB takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the TDI S, Automatic DCT Trans takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the TDI S, Standard Trans takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the TDI SE, Automatic DCT Trans takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the TDI SE, Standard Trans takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the TDI SEL, Automatic DCT Trans takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the TDI SEL, Standard Trans takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, Eng CD CXBA, Automatic Trans: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- S, Eng CD CXBA, Standard Trans: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- S, Eng CD CXBB: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SE, Eng CD CXBA: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SE, Eng CD CXBB: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SEL, Eng CD CXBA: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SEL, Eng CD CXBB: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- TDI S, Automatic DCT Trans: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- TDI S, Standard Trans: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- TDI SE, Automatic DCT Trans: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- TDI SE, Standard Trans: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- TDI SEL, Automatic DCT Trans: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- TDI SEL, Standard Trans: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, Eng CD CXBA, Automatic Trans — 1.8L Eng | 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). | 5.70 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, Eng CD CXBA, Standard Trans — 1.8L Eng | 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). | 5.70 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, Eng CD CXBB — 1.8L Eng | 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). | 5.70 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, Eng CD CXBA — 1.8L Eng | 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). | 5.70 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, Eng CD CXBB — 1.8L Eng | 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). | 5.70 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, Eng CD CXBA — 1.8L Eng | 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). | 5.70 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, Eng CD CXBB — 1.8L Eng | 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). | 5.70 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 S, Automatic DCT Trans — 2.0L Eng | 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). | 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. |
| TDI S, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | 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). | 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. |
| TDI SE, Automatic DCT Trans — 2.0L Eng | 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). | 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. |
| TDI SE, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | 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). | 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. |
| TDI SEL, Automatic DCT Trans — 2.0L Eng | 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). | 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. |
| TDI SEL, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | 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). | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen take?
It depends on the engine: S, Eng CD CXBA, Automatic Trans uses 5W-40; S, Eng CD CXBA, Standard Trans uses 5W-40; S, Eng CD CXBB uses 5W-40; SE, Eng CD CXBA uses 5W-40; SE, Eng CD CXBB uses 5W-40; SEL, Eng CD CXBA uses 5W-40; SEL, Eng CD CXBB uses 5W-40; TDI S, Automatic DCT Trans uses 5W-40; TDI S, Standard Trans uses 5W-40; TDI SE, Automatic DCT Trans uses 5W-40; TDI SE, Standard Trans uses 5W-40; TDI SEL, Automatic DCT Trans uses 5W-40; TDI SEL, Standard Trans uses 5W-40.
What is the oil capacity of a 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: S, Eng CD CXBA, Automatic Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; S, Eng CD CXBA, Standard Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; S, Eng CD CXBB holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE, Eng CD CXBA holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE, Eng CD CXBB holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SEL, Eng CD CXBA holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SEL, Eng CD CXBB holds 5.7 quarts with filter; TDI S, Automatic DCT Trans holds 5.8 quarts with filter; TDI S, Standard Trans holds 5.8 quarts with filter; TDI SE, Automatic DCT Trans holds 5.8 quarts with filter; TDI SE, Standard Trans holds 5.8 quarts with filter; TDI SEL, Automatic DCT Trans holds 5.8 quarts with filter; TDI SEL, Standard Trans holds 5.8 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?
Most 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 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 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.