2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen takes 5W-40 motor oil — 6.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-40 — 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, Eng CD CXBA, AWD, Automatic DCT Trans | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. |
| S, Eng CD CXBA, AWD, Standard Trans | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. |
| S, Eng CD CXBA, FWD | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. |
| S, Eng CD CXBB, AWD, Automatic DCT Trans | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. |
| S, Eng CD CXBB, AWD, Standard Trans | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. |
| S, Eng CD CXBB, FWD | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. |
| SE | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. |
| SEL | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Golf SportWagen
2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.6 quarts (10.03 L). Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen take?
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen takes 5W-40 motor oil (Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen take?
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen holds 6.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.