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2016 Volkswagen Beetle Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
3.90 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 09G)
3.20 QTS. (3.02 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid
Note: Part No. B 000 750 M3. Part numbers are for reference only.
Engine Coolant (1.8L Eng)
8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J
Engine Oil (1.8L Eng)
5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 02E)
5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Manual Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 02Q)
2.40 QTS. (2.27 L) Note: Part No. G 052 527 A2.
Manual Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 0A4)
2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 527 A2.
Notes
- →Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
- →Part No. B 000 750 M3. Part numbers are for reference only.
- →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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
- →Part No. G 052 164.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 3.1 - 4.2 qts. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
- →Part No. G 052 527 A2.
This vehicle's factory manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 3.90 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 09G): 3.20 QTS. (3.02 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Brake Fluid: Note: Part No. B 000 750 M3. Part numbers are for reference only., Engine Coolant (1.8L Eng): 8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J, Engine Oil (1.8L Eng): 5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 02E): 5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J, Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill., Manual Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 02Q): 2.40 QTS. (2.27 L) Note: Part No. G 052 527 A2., Manual Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 0A4): 2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 527 A2..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle take?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle takes 3.90 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46.