Oil specifications

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The following terms must appear on the oil container singly or in combination with other designations:
VW 502 00 or VW500 00 or VW501 01
ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
API-SJ or API-SL
Engine oils are graded according to their viscosity. The proper grade to be used in your engine depends on existing climatic or seasonal conditions.
The engine oil which was first put into your engine has a viscosity grade of SAE 5W-40. You can use this oil over all temperature ranges for normal driving. If engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-40 is not available, you can also use SAE 5W-30.