Oil specifications

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The following items must appear on the oil container singly or in combination with other designations: VW 502 00 , VW 500 00 or VW 501 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 the engine depends on existing climatic or seasonal conditions.

The engine oil which was first put into the engine has a viscosity grade of SAE 5W-40. Use this oil over all temperature ranges for normal driving. If engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-40 is not available, SAE 5W-30 may also be used.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Lubrication System Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - 10 Nm

2 - Cover for oil pump drive

3 - O-Ring

Always replace
Lubricate before assembly

4 - Oil pump drive

5 - Cylinder block

6 - Intermediate shaft

7 - Thrust washer

8 - 10 Nm

Insert with thread lock D 000 600 .

9 - Drive shaft

For oil pump drive

10 - Spray nozzle

For crankshaft bearings 2-6
For piston cooling
Removing and installing Removing and installing spray nozzle
Opening pressure: 2.0 bar

See Note, refer to Lubrication system components, removing and installing

11 - Oil pump

Disassembling and assembling, refer to Oil pump, disassembling and assembling
Coat oil pressure pipe on engine block and oil pump body with sealant AMV 188 001 02

12 - 25 Nm

13 - Oil pan

Removing and installing, refer to Oil pan, removing and installing

14 - Oil drain plug

30 Nm
Replace if leaking. Refer to Parts Catalog for correct application. In some cases, seal and drain plug are combined; do not interchange with separate seal and drain plug.

15 - Seal

Always replace
Integral with oil drain plug

16 - 15 Nm

17 - Oil cooler cover, 25 Nm

18 - Oil cooler

Coat all contact surfaces outside gasket with sealant AMV 188 001 02
Note floating contact with surrounding components
See Note, refer to Lubrication system components, removing and installing

19 - Oil filter body

Disassembling and assembling, refer to Oil filter housing, disassembling and assembling

20 - Bracket

For intake manifold tuning (IMT) valve N156

21 - Gasket

Always replace
Observe correct installation position
Lubricate before assembly

22 - Guide pipe

For dipstick
Fastened to top of intake manifold with bolts

23 - 5 Nm

24 - Dipstick

Do not fill above upper mark!
Marks Dipstick markings

25 - Oil non-return valve, 5 Nm

Observe correct position
Clean if very dirty
See Note, refer to Lubrication system components, removing and installing