VOLKSWAGEN Jetta
MK3 / Mk4 (Typ 1J) / A4 (Mk4) / Mk4 (Bora in some markets) / 1997-2023 / Sedan
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1997 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta AEX/ABA (1H)
1H / AEX, ABA, 1Z, 1Y, AFN, AHU / The 1997 Volkswagen Jetta MK3 offered several inline-4 engines globally. In North America, prominent were the 2.0L 8v SOHC AEX and 2.0L 16v DOHC ABA gasoline engines. Europe had additional diesel options (1.9L TDI engines 1Z, 1Y) and gasoline variants like the 2.0L 8v (AFN) and 1.8L turbo (AHU). Engine specs and availability varied by market.
2000 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta AUM/AGG (1J)
1J / AUM, AGG, AQA, AEH, AZV / Range of 4-cylinder engines including 2.0L petrol (AUM, AGG) and 1.9L diesel (AQA, AEH, AZV), varying by market
2002 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 1.8T AKL/2.0 AEG (1J)
1J / 1.8T AKL, 2.0 AEG, 2.8 AMX, 1.9 TDI ALH, 1.9 TDI AHF / 2002 Jetta featured several engines: a 1.8L turbocharged 4-cylinder (code AKL) mainly in North America and Europe, a 2.0L SOHC 4-cylinder (AEG) in various markets, a 2.8L V6 (AMX) available in North America, and multiple 1.9L TDI diesel variants (ALH and AHF) for Europe and some other markets.
2003 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta AGG/AQA (1J)
1J / AGG, AQA, ALH, AEH, AZJ, AWN, BEV / 2003 Jetta Mk4 was offered with a variety of petrol and diesel engines globally, including 2.0L SOHC petrol (AGG), 1.8T 20V turbo petrol (AWN), and 1.9L TDI diesel variants (ALH, BEV). Diesel engines more common in Europe, petrol dominant in North America and Latin America.
2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta BGB/BPY (1K)
1K / BGB, BPY, AXX, BLR, BKD / Globally, the 2006 VW Jetta Mk5 was offered with multiple engine options including 2.0L naturally aspirated gasoline (BGB/AXX), 2.5L 5-cylinder gasoline (BPY) primarily for the North American market, and 1.9L TDI diesel variants (BLR, BKD) for Europe and select markets.
2007 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta BWA/BKD (1K)
1K / BWA, BKD, BLF, BGU, CAWB, CBFA, CBFA / The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta Mk5 offered a variety of engines globally, including 2.0L TDI diesel versions (common in Europe and some markets) and 2.5L inline-5 gasoline engines (notably in North America). Engine options varied significantly by market due to emissions and fuel regulations.
2008 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta BWA/BLF (1K)
1K / BWA, BLF, BKC, CFNA, BMN, CAXA, BWK, BSE, CFHC / 2008 Jetta offered multiple engines: 2.0L TDI Diesel (BWA, BLF), 2.5L 5-cylinder gasoline (BKC, BMN), 2.0L gasoline TFSI (CAXA), and 2.0L gasoline NA (BWK). Diesel primarily in Europe and North America; gasoline engines varied by market.
2009 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta BSE/2.5L I5 petrol (North America) (1K)
1K / BSE, 2.5L I5 petrol (North America), BKD, 2.0L TDI diesel (Europe, Latin America), BMM, 2.0L TDI diesel (US diesel models), CBFA, 2.0L TSI petrol (Europe) / Multiple engines: 2.5L inline-5 petrol (North America), 2.0L TDI diesel variants (Europe, US, Latin America), and 2.0L TSI petrol (Europe/China). Power outputs range from ~140 hp (TDI) to 170 hp (2.5L petrol).
2010 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta CAWB/CFGB (1K (Mk6))
1K (Mk6) / CAWB, CFGB, CGGA, CAXA, CAZA, CBFA, CHHA / 1.4L TSI I4 (CAWB, CFGB) used primarily in North America; 2.0L TDI I4 diesel variants (CFGB, CHHA) in Europe and select markets; 2.5L 5-cylinder NA petrol (CBFA) in North America; 2.0L naturally aspirated petrol (CAXA, CAZA) in some markets.
2011 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta CAXA/CBFA (1B)
1B / CAXA, CBFA, CAAC, CAAB / Varied 4-cylinder engines available globally, including 2.0L SOHC MPI (CAXA), 2.0L TDI diesel (CBFA), and 1.4L TSI turbocharged engines (CAAC/CAAB) depending on market.
2012 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta CAWA/CBFA (1B)
1B / CAWA, CBFA, CBDB, CGGB, 1.6L MPI (Latin America variant) / Main 2012 Jetta models globally include 2.0L TDI diesel engines (CAWA, CBFA) prominent in Europe and North America; 2.5L five-cylinder gasoline (CBDB) in North America; and 1.4L TSI variants in some markets. Latin America and some emerging markets often received 1.6L MPI engines. Diesel engine availability varies significantly by region due to emissions regulations.
2013 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta CAWB/CBFA (1B)
1B / CAWB, CBFA, CFNA, CFFB, CCTA, CAYB / Includes various 4-cylinder engines: CAWB 2.0L TDI (Diesel), CBFA/CFFB 2.0L SOHC MPI (Gasoline), CCTA 2.0L TSI (Gasoline Turbo), CFNA 1.4L TSI, CAYB 1.4L TSI (North America). Engine availability varies by market.
2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta EA888 Gen3 2.0 TSI/EA211 1.4 TSI (Typ 5C (facelift))
Typ 5C (facelift) / EA888 Gen3 2.0 TSI, EA211 1.4 TSI, EA111 2.0 TDI, EA288 1.6 TDI, EA211 1.6 MPI / Available engines in 2016 varied by market, typically inline-4 petrol and diesel. North America primarily saw the 2.0L TSI turbocharged petrol, Europe had 1.4 TSI and multiple TDI diesel options, and some Latin American markets used 1.6 MPI naturally aspirated petrol engines.
2017 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta EA888 1.4 TSI (China, North America)/EA888 1.8 TSI (Europe) (Typ 5C)
Typ 5C / EA888 1.4 TSI (China, North America), EA888 1.8 TSI (Europe), EA888 2.0 TSI (North America GLI), EA211 1.2 TSI (select markets), Diesel variants: EA288 2.0 TDI (Europe, Latin America) / Inline-4 turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines available depending on market; main global petrol engine is the EA888 1.4 TSI delivering a balance of power and efficiency. North American 'GLI' model features 2.0 TSI engine.
2018 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta CAKA/CXXA (Typ 5C)
Typ 5C / CAKA, CXXA, CJAA, CWVB, CZCA / 1.4L TSI I4 (CAKA) for North America; 1.4L TSI (CXXA) and 2.0L TSI (CJAA) variants in other markets; 2.0L TDI diesel (CWVB, CZCA) in Europe and select regions.
2019 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta EA888 Gen3B (2.0 TSI)/EA211 (1.4 TSI in some markets) (A7)
A7 / EA888 Gen3B (2.0 TSI), EA211 (1.4 TSI in some markets), EA288 (2.0 TDI in Europe and some regions) / The 2019 Jetta global lineup predominantly used EA888 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine in North America and Mexico; a 1.4L TSI variant appeared in some markets; diesel EA288 2.0L TDI engines served Europe and select markets.
2020 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta EA211 TSI — 1.4 TSI (China)/EA211 TSI — 1.4 TSI (Europe, some markets) (A7)
A7 / EA211 TSI — 1.4 TSI (China), EA211 TSI — 1.4 TSI (Europe, some markets), EA888 Gen3B — 1.4 TSI (North America), EA888 Gen3B — 1.8 TSI (Europe, limited), EA288 TDI — 2.0 TDI (Europe, select markets) / The 2020 VW Jetta employs a range of turbocharged four-cylinder engines globally, with petrol 1.4L and 1.8L TSI variants predominant in North America and Europe, and diesel 2.0L TDI in some European markets. Engine codes vary by exact market; 1.4 TSI EA211 is common in China.
2021 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta EA211 1.4 TSI (CJZA, CZCA)/EA888 1.4 TSI (CZCA) (A7)
A7 / EA211 1.4 TSI (CJZA, CZCA), EA888 1.4 TSI (CZCA), EA888 1.8 TSI (CNSA), Diesel variants vary by region (e.g., 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI Evo) / Main powertrains globally include 1.4L TSI turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engines (both naturally aspirated and direct injected variants) and, in select markets, 1.8L TSI gasoline and 2.0L TDI diesel engines. North America primarily uses the 1.4L TSI CJZA with 148 hp and 184 lb-ft torque. Diesel engines are mostly available in Europe and some Latin American markets.
2022 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta EA211 TSI 1.4L I4/EA211 TSI 1.5L I4 (A7 (Typ 5C facelift))
A7 (Typ 5C facelift) / EA211 TSI 1.4L I4, EA211 TSI 1.5L I4, EA288 TDI 2.0L I4 (select markets) / 2022 Jetta uses turbocharged inline-4 petrol engines globally, mainly 1.4L and 1.5L TSI gasoline units, with a 2.0L TDI diesel variant offered in markets like Europe and Mexico.
2023 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta EA211 TSI (1.4L Turbo I4)/EA888 Gen3B (2.0L TSI I4, North America) (A7 (Typ CDMA, facelift))
A7 (Typ CDMA, facelift) / EA211 TSI (1.4L Turbo I4), EA888 Gen3B (2.0L TSI I4, North America), EA211 Evo (1.5L TSI Evo I4, Europe and some other markets) / Available engines vary by market; common are the 1.5L TSI Evo I4 and the 2.0L TSI I4. Chinese market often uses 1.4L TSI. All engines feature direct injection and turbocharging designed for efficient performance and emissions compliance.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | technical-profile | AEX, ABA, 1Z, 1Y, AFN, AHU | 1984 cc (2.0L), 1896 cc (1.9L diesel), 1781 cc (1.8L) | Multi-point fuel injection for gasoline; direct injection for TDI diesel engines |
| 2000 | technical-profile | AUM, AGG, AQA, AEH, AZV | 1984 cc (2.0L gasoline), 1896 cc (1.9L TDI diesel) | Multi-point EFI (petrol), Common-rail / Pumpe-Düse direct injection (diesel depending on market) |
| 2002 | technical-profile | 1.8T AKL, 2.0 AEG, 2.8 AMX, 1.9 TDI ALH, 1.9 TDI AHF | 1798 cc to 2792 cc depending on engine | Multipoint Fuel Injection for gasoline engines; Pumpe Düse or VP37 injector pump for TDI diesels |
| 2003 | technical-profile | AGG, AQA, ALH, AEH, AZJ, AWN, BEV | 1984 cc (2.0L), 1781 cc (1.8T), 1896 cc (1.9 TDI) | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (TDI diesel) |
| 2006 | technical-profile | BGB, BPY, AXX, BLR, BKD | 1.9L to 2.5L | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2007 | technical-profile | BWA, BKD, BLF, BGU, CAWB, CBFA, CBFA | 2.0L - 2.5L | Common Rail Direct Injection (TDI diesel); Multi-Point Fuel Injection (gasoline) |
| 2008 | technical-profile | BWA, BLF, BKC, CFNA, BMN, CAXA, BWK, BSE, CFHC | 1984-2521 cc range depending on engine | Multi-point fuel injection for gasoline; common rail direct injection for diesel |
| 2009 | technical-profile | BSE, 2.5L I5 petrol (North America), BKD, 2.0L TDI diesel (Europe, Latin America), BMM, 2.0L TDI diesel (US diesel models), CBFA, 2.0L TSI petrol (Europe) | 2.0L - 2.5L | Multi-point fuel injection for petrol; common-rail direct injection for diesel |
| 2010 | technical-profile | CAWB, CFGB, CGGA, CAXA, CAZA, CBFA, CHHA | 1.4L to 2.5L depending on engine | Direct injection (TSI and TDI variants), multipoint fuel injection (NA petrol) |
| 2011 | technical-profile | CAXA, CBFA, CAAC, CAAB | 1390-1984 cc | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline), common-rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2012 | technical-profile | CAWA, CBFA, CBDB, CGGB, 1.6L MPI (Latin America variant) | 1.4L to 2.5L inline 4-cylinder and 5-cylinder options depending on market and engine | Direct injection (TSI), turbocharged where applicable; MPI in base engines |
| 2013 | technical-profile | CAWB, CBFA, CFNA, CFFB, CCTA, CAYB | 1.4L to 2.0L | Multi-point fuel injection / common rail direct injection (TDI diesel) |
| 2016 | technical-profile | EA888 Gen3 2.0 TSI, EA211 1.4 TSI, EA111 2.0 TDI, EA288 1.6 TDI, EA211 1.6 MPI | Range: 1.4L (1395 cc) to 2.0L (1984 cc) | Direct Injection Gasoline (TSI), Common Rail Diesel (TDI), Multipoint Injection (MPI) |
| 2017 | technical-profile | EA888 1.4 TSI (China, North America), EA888 1.8 TSI (Europe), EA888 2.0 TSI (North America GLI), EA211 1.2 TSI (select markets), Diesel variants: EA288 2.0 TDI (Europe, Latin America) | 1.2L - 2.0L depending on engine variant | Direct injection with turbocharging |
| 2018 | technical-profile | CAKA, CXXA, CJAA, CWVB, CZCA | 1395 to 1984 cc | Turbocharged direct injection (TSI gasoline; TDI diesel) |
| 2019 | technical-profile | EA888 Gen3B (2.0 TSI), EA211 (1.4 TSI in some markets), EA288 (2.0 TDI in Europe and some regions) | Approximately 1.4L to 2.0L depending on engine variant | Direct injection with turbocharging on petrol engines; common rail injection on diesel versions |
| 2020 | technical-profile | EA211 TSI — 1.4 TSI (China), EA211 TSI — 1.4 TSI (Europe, some markets), EA888 Gen3B — 1.4 TSI (North America), EA888 Gen3B — 1.8 TSI (Europe, limited), EA288 TDI — 2.0 TDI (Europe, select markets) | 1.4L to 2.0L inline-4 | Direct injection turbocharged petrol (TSI) or turbocharged diesel (TDI) |
| 2021 | technical-profile | EA211 1.4 TSI (CJZA, CZCA), EA888 1.4 TSI (CZCA), EA888 1.8 TSI (CNSA), Diesel variants vary by region (e.g., 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI Evo) | 1395 - 1798 cc depending on engine variant | Direct injection with turbocharging (gasoline); common rail diesel injection (TDI) |
| 2022 | technical-profile | EA211 TSI 1.4L I4, EA211 TSI 1.5L I4, EA288 TDI 2.0L I4 (select markets) | 1395cc to 1498cc (gasoline), 1968cc (diesel) | Direct injection turbocharged petrol engines; common rail diesel injection in TDI variant |
| 2023 | technical-profile | EA211 TSI (1.4L Turbo I4), EA888 Gen3B (2.0L TSI I4, North America), EA211 Evo (1.5L TSI Evo I4, Europe and some other markets) | 1395 cc (1.4L), 1498 cc (1.5L), 1984 cc (2.0L) | Turbocharged direct injection gasoline |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | AEX, ABA, 1Z, 1Y, AFN, AHU | SAE 5W-40 or 10W-40 (consult exact engine & climate), synthetic preferred | Approx. 4.3 L including filter change on 2.0L gasoline engines (service fill volume); slightly higher for diesel variants | Synthetic automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for automatics; manual gear oil as specified in owner manual |
| 2000 | AUM, AGG, AQA, AEH, AZV | SAE 5W-40 synthetic recommended for petrol; VW 505.01 spec for diesel TDI | Approx. 4.3 L service-fill including filter change (varies slightly by engine code) | VW G 052 162 A2 (manual), VW G 055 025 A2 (automatic) |
| 2002 | 1.8T AKL, 2.0 AEG, 2.8 AMX, 1.9 TDI ALH, 1.9 TDI AHF | VW 502.00 or 503.01 spec oils for gasoline engines; VW 505.01 for diesel engines | Approximately 4.5 liters service fill including filter (gasoline 1.8T), varies by engine and market | Specified VW automatic transmission fluid (e.g., G 052 162 A2 for automatics) |
| 2003 | AGG, AQA, ALH, AEH, AZJ, AWN, BEV | VW 502 00 or VW 504 00 fully synthetic oils for petrol; VW 507 00 for TDI | Approx. 4.3 liters (service-fill), includes oil filter change | VW G 052 162 A2 or equivalent |
| 2006 | BGB, BPY, AXX, BLR, BKD | VW 502 00 spec for gasoline engines, VW 505 01 for diesels | Approx. 4.3 L service fill including oil filter (varies by engine; filter change recommended during oil service) | VW G 052 182 or equivalent synthetic fluid |
| 2007 | BWA, BKD, BLF, BGU, CAWB, CBFA, CBFA | VW 507 00 spec for TDI; VW 502 00 for gasoline | Approx. 4.6 L service fill including filter (varies with engine variant) | VW G 052 025 A2 (automatic), VW G 052 171 A2 (manual DSG where applicable) |
| 2008 | BWA, BLF, BKC, CFNA, BMN, CAXA, BWK, BSE, CFHC | VW 502 00 specification synthetic oil recommended for gasoline; VW 507 00 for diesel TDI | Approx. 4.3 - 4.7 liters including filter (service fill with filter change) | VW G 055 025 A2 for DSG; VW G 052 162 A2 for manual transmissions |
| 2009 | BSE, 2.5L I5 petrol (North America), BKD, 2.0L TDI diesel (Europe, Latin America), BMM, 2.0L TDI diesel (US diesel models), CBFA, 2.0L TSI petrol (Europe) | VW 502 00 / 505 00 compliant synthetic oil | Approx. 4.3 L including filter; service-fill capacity varies by engine | VW-approved DSG or ATF fluids as specified per transmission type |
| 2010 | CAWB, CFGB, CGGA, CAXA, CAZA, CBFA, CHHA | VW 502 00 / 504 00 approved fully synthetic 5W-40 or 5W-30 engine oil recommended | Approx. 4.6 liters with filter change (for 2.0 TSI engine in North America); varies by engine and market, service-fill capacity includes filter | VW G 052 182 A2 for DSG; VW G 055 162 A2 for automatic torque converter transmissions |
| 2011 | CAXA, CBFA, CAAC, CAAB | VW 502 00 for gasoline engines; VW 507.00 for diesel engines | Approx. 4.3 L (service fill, includes oil filter) for 2.0L gas engines; varies by engine | VW G 052 182 (DSG) or equivalent for manual automatics |
| 2012 | CAWA, CBFA, CBDB, CGGB, 1.6L MPI (Latin America variant) | VW 502 00 or VW 507 00 approved synthetic oil, 5W-40 commonly recommended | Approx. 4.6 liters service fill including filter for 2.0L TDI; varies by engine, please verify exact engine | VW G 052 182 A2 for DSG; VW TL 521 82 for automatic torque converter transmissions |
| 2013 | CAWB, CBFA, CFNA, CFFB, CCTA, CAYB | VW 502 00 / VW 505 01 approved synthetic engine oil recommended | Approx. 4.6 liters / 4.8 quarts (includes oil filter change, varies with engine) | VW G 052 182 (DSG) or manufacturer recommended ATF |
| 2016 | EA888 Gen3 2.0 TSI, EA211 1.4 TSI, EA111 2.0 TDI, EA288 1.6 TDI, EA211 1.6 MPI | VW 502 00 / 504 00 synthetic oils for petrol engines, VW 507 00 for diesels | Approx. 4.3 liters including filter (2.0 TSI), service fill volume | VW G 052 182 / G 052 182A / G 055 540 (DSG fluid) |
| 2017 | EA888 1.4 TSI (China, North America), EA888 1.8 TSI (Europe), EA888 2.0 TSI (North America GLI), EA211 1.2 TSI (select markets), Diesel variants: EA288 2.0 TDI (Europe, Latin America) | VW 502 00 / 504 00 specification fully synthetic engine oil | Approximately 4.6 L service-fill with oil filter replacement (varies by engine code) | VW G 052 182 A2 (DSG) or manufacturer specific ATF for automatics |
| 2018 | CAKA, CXXA, CJAA, CWVB, CZCA | SAE 5W-40 synthetic fully formulated for VW 502 00 standard | Approximately 4.6 liters service fill including filter change (varies by engine, consult region-specific data) | VW G 052 182 / G 052 182 A2 for DSG |
| 2019 | EA888 Gen3B (2.0 TSI), EA211 (1.4 TSI in some markets), EA288 (2.0 TDI in Europe and some regions) | VW 502 00 or VW 504 00 approved synthetic oils | Approx. 4.6 liters (service fill with filter change for 2.0 TSI EA888 engine) | VW G 052 182 / G 077 000 / DSG fluid type depends on transmission |
| 2020 | EA211 TSI — 1.4 TSI (China), EA211 TSI — 1.4 TSI (Europe, some markets), EA888 Gen3B — 1.4 TSI (North America), EA888 Gen3B — 1.8 TSI (Europe, limited), EA288 TDI — 2.0 TDI (Europe, select markets) | SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting VW 502 00 / 504 00 (petrol) or VW 507 00 (diesel) standards | Approximately 4.5 liters service-fill including filter change for 1.4 and 1.8 TSI engines; varies slightly by engine code | Specified VW DSG or automatic transmission fluid per service manual |
| 2021 | EA211 1.4 TSI (CJZA, CZCA), EA888 1.4 TSI (CZCA), EA888 1.8 TSI (CNSA), Diesel variants vary by region (e.g., 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI Evo) | VW 502 00 approved synthetic engine oil | Approximately 4.6 liters (service fill, includes oil filter change) | VW G 052 182 A2 for DSG; VW G 055 540 A2 for torque converter automatics |
| 2022 | EA211 TSI 1.4L I4, EA211 TSI 1.5L I4, EA288 TDI 2.0L I4 (select markets) | VW 504 00 / 507 00 compliant synthetic oil | Approx. 4.6 liters service fill including filter (varies slightly by engine code and market) | VW G 052 182 A2 (DSG specific) |
| 2023 | EA211 TSI (1.4L Turbo I4), EA888 Gen3B (2.0L TSI I4, North America), EA211 Evo (1.5L TSI Evo I4, Europe and some other markets) | VW 502 00 or equivalent synthetic 5W-40 motor oil | Approximately 4.6 liters with filter (service-fill based on EA888 and EA211 engines; check market engine variant for exact) | VW specified DSG transmission fluid (varies by DSG generation and market) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: AEX, ABA, 1Z, 1Y, AFN, AHU, AUM, AGG, AQA, AEH, AZV, 1.8T AKL
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual available on most trims and engines, 4-speed automatic optional on select gasoline models, Synthetic automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for automatics; manual gear oil as specified in owner manual, 5-speed manual (varies by market), 4-speed automatic (primarily North America), VW G 052 162 A2 (manual), VW G 055 025 A2 (automatic), 5-speed manual available widely; 6-speed manual available with some engine configurations, 4-speed automatic (improved tiptronic versions in some markets), including 4+E automatic
- Tire sizes: 195/65 R15, 185/60 R14, 205/55 R15, 205/55 R16, 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 215/45R17, 215/45 R17, 215/45 R17 depending on trim and market, 225/45 R17 depending on trim and market
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: SAE 5W-40 or 10W-40 (consult exact engine & climate), synthetic preferred / SAE 5W-40 synthetic recommended for petrol; VW 505.01 spec for diesel TDI / VW 502.00 or 503.01 spec oils for gasoline engines; VW 505.01 for diesel engines / VW 502 00 or VW 504 00 fully synthetic oils for petrol; VW 507 00 for TDI
- Transmission fluid: Synthetic automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for automatics; manual gear oil as specified in owner manual / VW G 052 162 A2 (manual), VW G 055 025 A2 (automatic) / Specified VW automatic transmission fluid (e.g., G 052 162 A2 for automatics) / VW G 052 162 A2 or equivalent
- Coolant: Approximately 7 liters (varies slightly by engine and region) / Approx. 7.5 L / 6.5 to 7 liters depending on engine and radiator configuration / Approx. 6.5 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 standard / DOT 4 / DOT 4 recommended / DOT 4 synthetic brake fluid recommended, change every 2 years
Known problems
- Timing belt wear requiring replacement at specified intervals
- Coolant thermostat failures
- Ignition coil issues on 2.0L 8v engines
- Diesel injector clogging in some TDI models
- Timing belt wear (diesel engines)
- Coolant leaks at water pump
- Ignition coil failures (2.0L petrol)
- EGR valve clogging (diesel)
- Timing belt maintenance critical every 90,000 miles
- Coolant leaks from water pump
- DSG transmission not applicable to this generation but check for automatic fluid condition
- Timing belt tensioner failure in some 1.8T engines