Volkswagen Engines
Data verified by Nick Marchenko, PhD
All Volkswagen engine codes with oil capacity, recommended viscosity, and coolant volume. Click an engine to see full specifications and compatible vehicles.
| Engine | Family / Series | Fuel | Oil Capacity | Viscosity | Coolant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATD | Volkswagen Diesel Engines / 1.9 TDI | Diesel | 4.8 qt | 5W-30 | 6.0–6.3 qt |
| CBTA | Volkswagen Petrol Engines / 2.5 | Petrol | 5.8–6.3 qt | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 7.5–10.0 qt |
| 2.8L ACK | Volkswagen Petrol Engines / 2.8 | Petrol | 6.1–6.3 qt | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 8.5–10.0 qt |
| DDSA 3.6L FSI | VR6 / 24-Valve | Petrol | 5.8 qt | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 8.5–10.7 qt |
| 2.8L VR6 | EA390 / BDF | Petrol | 5.8–6.1 qt | 5W-40 | 9.5 qt |
| 2.0 TDI | EA189 / CBEA | Diesel | 4.5 qt | 5W-30 | 8.5 qt |
| 2.0L TSI | EA888 / CCTA | Petrol | 4.9–5.0 qt | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 7.6–11.6 qt |
| 3.6 VR6 FSI | EA390 / CDVC | Petrol | 5.8 qt | 0W-30 | 21.1 qt |
| 2.0 TSI | EA888 / DCGA | Petrol | 6.0 qt | 5W-40 | 21.1 qt |
| 2.0 TSI | EA888 / DGUA | Petrol | 6.0 qt | 0W-20 | 10.6 qt |
| AEB 1.8T | BPY / EA113 | Petrol | 4.3–4.8 qt | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 5.3–7.5 qt |
| 1.4 TSI | Volkswagen Petrol Engines / EA211 | Petrol | 4.2 qt | 0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 8.5–10.6 qt |
| 1.5 TSI | Volkswagen Petrol Engines / EA211 | Petrol | 4.5 qt | 0W-20 | 10.6 qt |
| 2.0 ATM | Volkswagen Petrol Engines / EA827 | Petrol | 4.2–4.9 qt | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 5.0–8.0 qt |
| EA113 Turbo | Volkswagen Petrol Engines / EA827 | Petrol | 4.4–4.9 qt | 5W-30 | 5.3–8.0 qt |
| CBFA | Volkswagen Petrol Engines / GTI | Petrol | 4.9 qt | 5W-30 | 8.5 qt |
| CXCA | Volkswagen Petrol Engines / GTI | Petrol | 6.0 qt | 5W-30 | 10.6 qt |
| 1.9 TDI AE180 | EA180 / TDI | Diesel | 4.8 qt | 5W-40 | 6.3 qt |
| CBBA | EA189 / TDI | Diesel | 4.5 qt | 5W-30 | 11.2 qt |
| 1.8 TSI | 1.8L / TSI | Petrol | 5.8 qt | 5W-40 | 8.5 qt |