Engine and gearbox oil in the Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg oil for engines 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.2, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.9, 6.0 how much and what is required?

The Volkswagen Touareg is Volkswagen’s flagship crossover. Despite this, this model is not the largest SUV of the German concern, given the fact that in 2017 the VW Teramont five-meter SUV appeared on the market – it is more affordable and was originally positioned for the American market. Thus, the Touareg is the most prestigious SUV model from Volkswagen.

The crossover of the same name came into production in 2002, and it was produced until 2010. Then began selling a brand new VW Touareg. The car became even more like a crossover than the classic and utilitarian SUV. The model received smoother shapes and lines of the body – for the sake of improved aerodynamics. At the same time, more modern equipment has also appeared. Since 2018, the Volkswagen Touareg of the new generation is on the assembly line, which is close to the premium models like the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 in terms of finishing and advanced technology. Competitors of VW Touareg are Toyota Highlander, Honda Рilota, and Mazda CX-9.

How much oil you need for Volkswagen Touareg engines

Below is the recommended oil volume for each Volkswagen Touareg engine – depending on the car’s generation, as well as the year of manufacture and engine displacement.

Generation 1 (2002-2010)

• For the 2.5 163 hp engine (diesel, manual/automatic, year of manufacture – 2003-2009) the required oil volume is 8.9 liters.
• For the 2.5 174 HP engine (diesel, manual/automatic, year 2003-2009), the required oil volume is 8.9 liters.
• For the 3.0 224 HP engine (diesel, automatic, 2006-2008) the required oil volume is 8.3 liters.
• For the engine 3.0 225 hp (diesel, manual/automatic, year – 2004-2006) the required volume is 8.3 liters.
• For the 3.0 240 hp motor (diesel, manual/automatic, year – 2008-2010) the required volume is 8.3 liters.
• For the 3.2 220 hp motor (gasoline, manual/automatic, year – 2002-2006) the required volume is 6.6 liters.
• For the 3.2 240 hp motor (petrol, manual/automatic, year – 2002-2006) the required volume is 6.6 liters.
• For the engine 3.6 280 hp (petrol, automatic, year – 2005-2010) the required volume – 6.9 liters.
• For the 4.2 310 hp motor (petrol, automatic, year 2002-2006) the required volume is 7.5 liters.
• For the 4.2 350 hp motor (petrol, automatic, years 2006-2009) the required volume is 9.1 liters.
• For the engine 4.9 313 hp (diesel, automatic, years – 2002-2009) the required volume – 11.5 liters.
• For the 4.9 351 hp motor (diesel, automatic, years 2006-2009) the required volume is 11.5 liters.
• For the 6.0 450 hp motor (gasoline, automatic, 2004-2009) the required volume is 14 liters.

Generation 2 (2010-2015)

• For the 3.0 204 hp motor (diesel, automatic, year – 2010-2014) the required oil volume is 8.2 liters.
• For the engine 3.0 240 hp (diesel, automatic, year – 2010-2011) the required oil volume is 8.3 liters.
• For the 3.0 245 hp motor (diesel, automatic, 2011-2014) the required oil volume is 8.2 liters.
• For the 3.0 333 hp motor (gasoline, automatic, year of manufacture – 2010-2015), the required oil volume is 6.8 liters.
• For the 3.6 249 hp motor (petrol, automatic, year of manufacture – 2010-2014) the required oil volume is 6.7 litres.
• For the 3.6 280 hp engine (petrol, automatic, year of manufacture – 2010-2013) the required oil volume is 6.7 litres.
• For the 4.1 340 hp engine (diesel, automatic, year of manufacture – 2010-2015) the required oil volume is 9.4 liters.
• For the 4.2 360 HP engine (petrol, automatic, year 2010-2015), the required oil volume is 8.4 litres.

Generation 3 (from 2018)

• For the 2.0 249 hp engine (petrol, automatic, from 2018), the required oil volume is 5 litres.
• For the 3.0 249 hp motor (diesel, automatic, year – from 2018), the required oil volume is 7.5 liters.
• For the 3.0 340 hp motor (petrol, automatic, from 2018), the required oil volume is 6 litres.

What oil is needed for the VW Touareg

Below we will consider the recommended characteristics of engine oils for VW Touareg, depending on the generation and year of manufacture of the car, the working volume of the internal combustion engine.

Generation 1 (2002-2010)

• Classification SAE for the engine 2.5 163 hp (diesel, manual/automatic, year of manufacture – 2003-2009) – 5W-30.
• The SAE classification for a 2.5 174 hp engine (diesel, manual/automatic, year 2003-2009) is 5W-30.
• The SAE classification for the 3.0 224 hp engine (diesel, automatic, year 2006-2008) is 5W-30.
• The SAE classification for the 3.0 225HP engine (diesel, manual/automatic, year – 2004-2006) is 5W-30.
• SAE classification for 3.0 240 hp engine (diesel, manual/automatic, year – 2008-2010) – 5W-30, 5W-40.
• The SAE classification for the 3.2 220 hp engine (gasoline, manual/automatic, year 2002-2006) is 5W-30.
• The SAE classification for the 3.2 240 hp engine (gasoline, manual/automatic, year – 2002-2006) is 5W-30, 5W-40.
• SAE classification for engine 3.6 280 hp (gasoline, automatic, year 2005-2010) – 5W-30.
• The SAE classification for the 4.2 310 hp engine (gasoline, automatic, year 2002-2006) is 5W-30, 5W-40.
• The SAE classification for the 4.2 350 hp engine (gasoline, automatic, year 2006-2009) is 5W-30, 5W-40.
• The SAE classification for the 4.9 313 hp engine (diesel, automatic, 2002-2009) is 5W-30, 5W-40.
• The SAE classification for the 4.9 351 hp engine (diesel, automatic, 2006-2009) is 5W-30.
• The SAE classification for the 6.0 450hp engine (gasoline, automatic, 2004-2009) is 5W-30, 5W-40.

Generation 2 (2010-2015)

• The SAE classification for the 3.0 204 hp motor (diesel, automatic, year – 2010-2014) is 0W-30, 5W-30.
• SAE classification for 3.0 240HP engine (diesel, automatic, year of manufacture – 2010-2011) – 5W-30, 5W-40.
• SAE classification for 3.0 245 hp engine (diesel, automatic, 2011-2014) – 0W-30, 5W-30.
• SAE classification for 3.0 333 hp engine (gasoline, automatic, year of manufacture – 2010-2015) – 0W-30, 5W-40.
• The SAE classification for the 3.6 249 hp motor (gasoline, automatic, year – 2010-2014) is 5W-30, 5W-40.
• SAE classification for 3.6 280HP motor (gasoline, automatic, year of manufacture – 2010-2013) – 5W-30, 5W-40.
• The SAE classification for the 4.1 340 hp engine (diesel, automatic, year of manufacture – 2010-2015) is 5W-30, 5W-40.
• The SAE classification for the 4.2 360hp motor (gasoline, automatic, year 2010-2015) is 0W-30, 5W-30.

Generation 3 (from 2018)

• The SAE classification for the 2.0 249 hp motor (gasoline, automatic, year – from 2018) is 5W-30, 5W-40.
• The SAE classification for the 3.0 249 hp motor (diesel, automatic, year 2018) is 5W-30, 5W-40.
• The SAE classification for the 3.0 340 hp motor (gasoline, automatic, year 2018) is 5W-30, 5W-40.

Recommended engine oil manufacturers for VW Touareg: Shell, Castrol, Mobil.

Volkswagen Touareg engine oil, 1 generation (GP), 2002 – 2010

2.5 liter, 163 hp, diesel, four-wheel drive (4WD), manual transmission, 2003 – 2009

• Options: 2.5 TDI
• Engine: BLK, BPD

• Oil type: synthetic

2.5 liter, 174 hp, diesel, four-wheel drive (4WD), manual transmission, 2003 – 2009

• Options: 2.5 TDI
• Engine: BAC, BPE

• Oil type: synthetic

3.0 liter, 224 hp/225 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD), 2004 – 2008

• Options: 3.0 TDI BlueMotion, 3.0 TDI
• Engine: BKS, CATA

• Oil type: synthetic

3.0 liter, 240 hp, diesel, all-wheel drive (4WD), manual transmission/AAC, 2008 – 2010

• Options: 3.0 TDI
• Engine: CASA, CASC

• Oil type: synthetic

3.2 liter, 220 hp, gasoline, four-wheel drive (4WD), manual transmission/AAC, 2002 – 2006

• Options: 3.2
• Engine: AZZ, BAA, BKJ, BMV

• Oil type: synthetic

3.2 liter, 241 hp, gasoline, four-wheel drive (4WD), manual transmission/AAC, 2002 – 2006

• Options: 3.2
• Engine: BMX

• Oil type: synthetic

3.6 liter, 280 hp, gasoline, four-wheel drive (4WD), automatic transmission, 2005 – 2010

• Options: 3.6 FSI
• Engine: BHK, BHL

• Oil type: synthetic

4.2 liter, 310 hp, gasoline, automatic transmission, four-wheel drive (4WD), 2002 – 2006

• Options: 4.2
• Engine: AXQ

• Oil type: synthetic

4.2 liter, 350 hp, gasoline, automatic transmission, four-wheel drive (4WD), 2006 – 2009

• Options: 4.2 FSI
• Engine: BAR

• Oil type: synthetic

4.9 liter, 313 hp, diesel, four-wheel drive (4WD), automatic transmission, 2002 – 2009

• Options: 5.0 TDI
• Engine: AYH, BLE, BWF

• Oil type: synthetic
• Manufacturer’s approvals: VW 502 00

4.9 liter, 351 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, four-wheel drive (4WD), 2006 – 2009

• Options: 5.0 TDI
• Engine: CBWA

• Oil type: synthetic

6.0 liter, 450 hp, gasoline, four-wheel drive (4WD), automatic transmission, 2004 – 2009

• Options: 6.0
• Engine: BJN, CFRA

• Oil type: synthetic

* – indicated oil service capacity.

** – When using the vehicle in severe conditions (increased load, harsh environment, poor fuel quality, urban traffic jams and short distance travel) is recommended to reduce the interval of replacement of engine oil by half.

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