Engine Oil: Application and ID
ENGINE OIL:
Specifications and Viscosity:
Your engine was factory filled with an all season high quality engine oil that has a viscosity grade of SAE 5W-40. You can use this oil over all temperature ranges for normal driving. If you need to add oil between oil changes use any high quality petroleum - or synthetic-based oil with correct specifications. If engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-40 is not available, you can also use SAE 5W-30.
To assure that the oil you use is of the highest quality required by your car the following terms must appear on the oil container singly or in combination with other designations:
Gasoline engine:
- VW 502 00 or VW500 00 or VW501 01
- ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
- API Service SJ
Diesel engine:
- VW 505 00
- ACEA B3 or ACEA B4
- API Service CF4 or API Service CG4
General recommendations:
If SAE 5W-40 or 5W-3O viscosity grade oil is not available in your area, be sure to always use a viscosity grade suitable for the climate and seasonal conditions that exist where the vehicle is being operated. Always make sure that the oil meets the quality standards listed above.
Engine oil identification symbol:
Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle will be identified with a new "starburst" symbol A. The starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Another oil identification symbol B could be added to the oil container to help you select the correct oil.
1 - The top portion indicates the oil quality by API designations.
2 - The center portion shows the SAE oil viscosity grade.
3 - The lower portion indicates that the oil has fuel saving capabilities.
Note:
Look for one of these symbols on the front of the oil container, and use only oils that display these symbols.
Engine oil additives:
VOLKSWAGEN does not recommend the use of oil additives. They may adversely affect your New Vehicle Warranty.
Engine oil consumption:
The rate of the oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine is operated, the climate, and road conditions as well as amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubricant.
Because of these variables, no standard rate of oil consumption can be established, but drivers should expect higher oil consumption at high speeds and when the engine is new.
Notes:
^ The engine in your vehicle depends on oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts. Therefore the engine oil should be checked regularly and kept at the required level.
^ Make it a habit to have the engine oil level checked with every fuel filling.
^ Lack of sufficient engine oil may lead to severe engine damage.
^ The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level indicator.
Always heed all WARNINGS.