2017 Volkswagen Beetle Oil Type & Capacity
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle oil type depends on the engine: the #PinkBeetle, 2D Convertible takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the #PinkBeetle, 2D Hatchback takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Classic, 2D Convertible takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Classic, 2D Hatchback takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Dune, 2D Convertible takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Dune, 2D Hatchback takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the R-Line SEL takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Convertible takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Convertible takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Hatchback takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2D Convertible takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2D Hatchback takes 5W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- #PinkBeetle, 2D Convertible: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- #PinkBeetle, 2D Hatchback: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Classic, 2D Convertible: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Classic, 2D Hatchback: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Dune, 2D Convertible: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Dune, 2D Hatchback: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- R-Line SEL: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Convertible: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Hatchback: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Convertible: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Hatchback: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SEL, 2D Convertible: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SEL, 2D Hatchback: 5W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #PinkBeetle, 2D Convertible — 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. |
| #PinkBeetle, 2D Hatchback — 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. |
| Classic, 2D Convertible — 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. |
| Classic, 2D Hatchback — 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. |
| Dune, 2D Convertible — 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. |
| Dune, 2D Hatchback — 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. |
| R-Line SEL — 2.0L 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). | 5.80 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, 2D Convertible — 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, 2D Hatchback — 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, 2D Convertible — 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, 2D Hatchback — 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, 2D Convertible — 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, 2D Hatchback — 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. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Beetle
2017 Volkswagen Beetle factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.5 quarts (8.04 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle take?
It depends on the engine: #PinkBeetle, 2D Convertible uses 5W-40; #PinkBeetle, 2D Hatchback uses 5W-40; Classic, 2D Convertible uses 5W-40; Classic, 2D Hatchback uses 5W-40; Dune, 2D Convertible uses 5W-40; Dune, 2D Hatchback uses 5W-40; R-Line SEL uses 5W-40; S, 2D Convertible uses 5W-40; S, 2D Hatchback uses 5W-40; SE, 2D Convertible uses 5W-40; SE, 2D Hatchback uses 5W-40; SEL, 2D Convertible uses 5W-40; SEL, 2D Hatchback uses 5W-40.
How much oil does a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle take?
Capacity depends on the engine: #PinkBeetle, 2D Convertible holds 5.7 quarts with filter; #PinkBeetle, 2D Hatchback holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Classic, 2D Convertible holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Classic, 2D Hatchback holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Dune, 2D Convertible holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Dune, 2D Hatchback holds 5.7 quarts with filter; R-Line SEL holds 5.8 quarts with filter; S, 2D Convertible holds 5.7 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Convertible holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Hatchback holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SEL, 2D Convertible holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SEL, 2D Hatchback holds 5.7 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2017 Volkswagen Beetle?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.