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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.00 OZS. 0.11 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.78 LBS. 0.8 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. S
Engine Oil 1.9L Eng 4.40 QTS. 4.16 L SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. S
Fuel Tank 14.50 GALS. 54.88 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A VOLKSWAGEN Hydraulic Oil Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S