Engine oil can only provide effective protection when the oil level is within the minimum and maximum marks. That’s why it’s important to check your oil level regularly. Follow our step-by-step guide to check your oil level correctly. If you need any assistance, please contact your Volkswagen Partner.

1. Drive your vehicle for at least 10 km to warm up the engine.
2. Park your vehicle on a level surface.
3. Apply the handbrake or activate the electronic parking brake.
4. Turn off the engine and wait at least five minutes.
5. Open the bonnet and remove the oil dipstick.
6. Clean the dipstick using a clean cloth.
7. Carefully insert the dipstick back into the tube until it reaches the stop.
8. Remove the dipstick again carefully.
9. Check that the oil level is between the minimum and maximum marks.
10. If the oil level is within this range, fully reinsert the dipstick.

If your oil level is above the maximum mark, please contact your Volkswagen service team. Excess oil can damage your engine.

If your oil level is too low, it needs to be topped up. Always use the oil standard and viscosity approved for your specific model. You can find the relevant specifications in your owner’s manual. If you have any questions, your Volkswagen Partner will be happy to help.

This dashboard warning light indicates that your engine oil pressure is too low. For more information, please refer to your printed owner’s manual, digital owner’s manual or your vehicle’s infotainment system.

This dashboard warning light indicates that your oil level is too low or that there may be a fault with your engine oil system. For more information about dashboard warning lights, please refer to your printed owner’s manual, digital owner’s manual or infotainment system.

An oil change service typically includes:

• Draining the used engine oil and replacing it with fresh Volkswagen Genuine Engine Oil
• Replacing the oil filter and seals where necessary
• Performing a visual inspection of common wear parts and safety-critical components

Your vehicle will be serviced using Volkswagen Genuine Parts and Volkswagen Genuine Engine Oil.

The timing of your next oil change depends on whether your vehicle has fixed or flexible service intervals. Depending on your model and specification, you can check when your next service is due in your service interval display, infotainment system, printed owner’s manual or digital owner’s manual.

Service intervals

• Flexible service:
  As indicated by your service interval display, or every two years or 30,000 km at the latest*
• Fixed service:
  Every 15,000 km or at least once a year 

* Whichever occurs first.

Please note:
Frequent short journeys and cold starts can affect the service interval indicated by your vehicle.

Engine oil is essential for maintaining smooth operation, efficient performance and long-term engine protection. Over time, contaminants can build up in the oil, reducing its ability to lubricate engine components effectively and increasing friction and wear. Regular oil changes in line with the specified service intervals can help support the intended function and performance of the engine. Your Volkswagen Partner has the expertise to give your vehicle the care it deserves.

You can generally mix engine oils intended for the same type of engine. This means that different diesel engine oils can be mixed with one another, as can different petrol engine oils. Always ensure that the oil meets the minimum performance specifications defined by the relevant Volkswagen standard. Oils with a higher performance specification may also be suitable. 

Using an engine oil that has not been approved for your vehicle may increase the risk of engine damage and could affect your warranty coverage. The letters and numbers shown in oil specifications indicate which engines the oil is suitable for. To help support the intended function of your engine, use oil that meets the manufacturer’s specifications.

Whether your vehicle has a petrol or diesel engine, with or without a particulate filter, Volkswagen offers a range of high-performance engine oils tailored to your needs:

• LongLife IV FE engine oil is designed for the latest generation of petrol engines and diesel engines fitted with a diesel particulate filter.
• LongLife III FE engine oil is suitable for previous engine generations.
• Special D low-friction engine oil is recommended for diesel engines without a particulate filter.
• Special G low-friction engine oil is recommended for petrol engines without a particulate filter.

Not sure which engine oil is right for your vehicle? Just ask your Volkswagen Partner for expert advice.

Viscosity describes how easily an engine oil flows at different temperatures. Engine oils are available in different viscosity grades, as classified by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Choosing the correct viscosity grade is essential to ensure the oil is suitable for your vehicle’s engine. Not sure which engine oil is right for your vehicle? Just ask your Volkswagen Partner for expert advice.

The SAE classification shown on a bottle of engine oil tells you about the oil’s viscosity. It indicates how easily the oil flows at low and high temperatures, from winter conditions to warmer operating temperatures.

The winter rating is shown by a number followed by the letter W (for winter), such as 0W. This rating indicates the oil’s cold-weather performance and its ability to flow at low temperatures. The lower the number, the better the oil flows in cold conditions.

The second number refers to the oil’s performance at high temperatures. It shows how the oil behaves when the engine reaches its normal operating temperature of 100 °C.

Most modern engine oils are designed to perform throughout the year and are therefore known as multi-grade or all-season oils.