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2016 Volkswagen Jetta Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
2.50 OZS. (0.07 L) Note: Part No. G 052 535 M2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
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.
Brake Fluid
1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750.
Engine Coolant
8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Eng CD CPLA,Gas)
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 052 171 A2.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans,1.4L Eng)
1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (1.4L Eng)
4.20 QTS. (3.97 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 09G)
6.40 QTS. (6.05 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Manual Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 0A4)
2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 512 A2.
Engine Oil (1.8L Eng,Gas,4D Sedan)
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.
Notes
- →Part No. G 052 535 M2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
- →Approximate capacity.
- →Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
- →Part No. B 000 750.
- →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.
- →Part No. G 052 171 A2.
- →Part No. G 052 512 A2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 2.50 OZS. (0.07 L) Note: Part No. G 052 535 M2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., 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., Brake Fluid: 1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750., Engine Coolant: 8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J, Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Eng CD CPLA,Gas): 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 052 171 A2., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans,1.4L Eng): 1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Engine Oil (1.4L Eng): 4.20 QTS. (3.97 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 09G): 6.40 QTS. (6.05 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Manual Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 0A4): 2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 512 A2., Engine Oil (1.8L Eng,Gas,4D Sedan): 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..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta take?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta takes 2.50 OZS. (0.07 L) Note: Part No. G 052 535 M2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity..