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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2008JETTA SE, 2.5 M, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE, 2.5 M, Automatic
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE, 2.5 M, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| 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 | 1.15 LBS. | 0.52 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Automatic Trans,Trans Mfr CD 09G | New Fill | 7.40 QTS. | 7 L | VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G052 025 A2 | Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. | S |
| Brake Fluid | 1.30 QTS. | 1.23 L | DOT 4 Brake Fluid | Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 2.5L Eng | 10.00 QTS. | 9.46 L | Phosphate-free Coolant G 012 A8F A4 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng | w/Filter | 6.30 QTS. | 5.96 L | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. | S |
| Fuel Tank | 14.50 GALS. | 54.88 L | Reserve tank capacity: 1.9 gal. Included in total capacity. | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Electro-mechanical. (no fluid). | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | Windsheild Only | 3.20 QTS. | 3.02 L | Windshield Washer Fluid: Concentrate ZVW 177 901/903/904/906 | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | |
| Windshield Washer Fluid | Windshield & Headlight | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | Windshield Washer Fluid: Concentrate ZVW 177 901/903/904/906 | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.