latest information about any changes. Volkswagen therefore recommends having engine oil changes
done by a Volkswagen dealership.
Information for warning and indicator lamps lit up can be found in the troubleshooting at the end of
the chapter Troubleshooting
WARNING
Incorrect handling of engine oil can cause serious burns and other injuries.
original container. This also applies to used oil until it is
disposed of.
may then drink the engine oil.
skin. Skin that has been in contact with engine oil
should be washed thoroughly with water and soap.
allow the engine to cool down.
Leaking or spilt engine oil can pollute the environment. Spilt service fluids must be collected and
then disposed of properly and in an environmentally responsible way.
Engine oil standards
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
If possible, use only Volkswagen-approved engine oil
flexible oil change service, use only approved flexible service engine oil that complies with the
corresponding VW standard.
Since the quality of fuels can vary greatly between individual markets, this must be taken into
account when selecting the correct engine oil.
The use of engine oils compliant with the VW 504 00, VW 507 00 and VW 508 00 specifications
requires a fuel quality compliant with EN 228 (petrol) and EN 590 (diesel), or fuel of an equivalent
quality. Engine oils compliant with VW 504 00, VW 507 00 and VW 508 00 are therefore unsuitable
for use in a large number of markets.
If the engine has been filled with engine oil in accordance with the standards W 502 00, VW 504 00
and VW 507 00, a sticker with the relevant information will be located on the lock carrier in the
engine compartment. Observe this information!
You can check whether your vehicle is equipped for the Flexible Service QI6 (Longlife) or Fixed
Service QI1, QI2, QI3, QI4, QI7 (dependent on time or mileage) in the vehicle data Technical data
or on the inside cover of this owner's manual.
Permitted engine oil standards
Petrol engineswith particulate filter1)
Flexible ServiceVW 508 00 or alternatively VW 504 002)Fixed ServiceVW 502 00
Petrol engineswithout particulate filter
Flexible ServiceVW 508 00 or alternatively VW 504 00Fixed ServiceVW 502 00
Diesel engineswith particulate filter1)
Flexible ServiceVW 507 00Fixed ServiceVW 507 00
Diesel engineswithout particulate filter
Flexible ServiceVW 507 00Fixed ServiceVW 505 01
Volkswagen recommends engine oils.
NOTICE
additives is not covered by the warranty.
Using other engine oils can cause engine damage.
d engine oils are not
available. To avoid damaging the engine, a maximum quantity of 0.5 litres of the following engine oil
may be used only once until the next oil change:
SN (API SM).
ards ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.
1) Check with a qualified workshop if you are unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with a
particulate filter. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
2) Using VW 504 00 instead of VW 508 00 may cause the vehicle's emissions values to increase
slightly.
Changing engine oil
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
