2015 Volkswagen Touareg Oil Type & Capacity
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg oil type depends on the engine: the Hybrid takes 5W-40 (7.2 quarts with filter); the TDI Executive takes 5W-30 (8.1 quarts with filter); the TDI Lux takes 5W-30 (8.1 quarts with filter); the TDI R-Line takes 5W-30 (8.1 quarts with filter); the TDI Sport takes 5W-30 (8.1 quarts with filter); the V6 Executive takes 5W-40 (7.1 quarts with filter); the V6 Lux takes 5W-40 (7.1 quarts with filter); the V6 R-Line takes 5W-40 (7.1 quarts with filter); the V6 Sport takes 5W-40 (7.1 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Hybrid: 5W-40, 7.2 quarts with filter
- TDI Executive: 5W-30, 8.1 quarts with filter
- TDI Lux: 5W-30, 8.1 quarts with filter
- TDI R-Line: 5W-30, 8.1 quarts with filter
- TDI Sport: 5W-30, 8.1 quarts with filter
- V6 Executive: 5W-40, 7.1 quarts with filter
- V6 Lux: 5W-40, 7.1 quarts with filter
- V6 R-Line: 5W-40, 7.1 quarts with filter
- V6 Sport: 5W-40, 7.1 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid — 3.0L Eng,Gas/Electric | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00, VW 503 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 7.20 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 Executive — 3.0L Eng,Diesel | 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). | 8.10 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 Lux — 3.0L Eng,Diesel | 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). | 8.10 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 R-Line — 3.0L Eng,Diesel | 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). | 8.10 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 Sport — 3.0L Eng,Diesel | 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). | 8.10 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. |
| V6 Executive — 3.6L 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 VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 7.10 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. |
| V6 Lux — 3.6L 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 VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 7.10 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. |
| V6 R-Line — 3.6L 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 VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 7.10 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. |
| V6 Sport — 3.6L 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 VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 7.10 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. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Touareg
2015 Volkswagen Touareg factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
15.8 quarts (14.95 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg take?
It depends on the engine: Hybrid uses 5W-40; TDI Executive uses 5W-30; TDI Lux uses 5W-30; TDI R-Line uses 5W-30; TDI Sport uses 5W-30; V6 Executive uses 5W-40; V6 Lux uses 5W-40; V6 R-Line uses 5W-40; V6 Sport uses 5W-40.
How much oil does a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Hybrid holds 7.2 quarts with filter; TDI Executive holds 8.1 quarts with filter; TDI Lux holds 8.1 quarts with filter; TDI R-Line holds 8.1 quarts with filter; TDI Sport holds 8.1 quarts with filter; V6 Executive holds 7.1 quarts with filter; V6 Lux holds 7.1 quarts with filter; V6 R-Line holds 7.1 quarts with filter; V6 Sport holds 7.1 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2015 Volkswagen Touareg?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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