Engine Oil

2011 Volkswagen Golf Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 A, StandardSECTION Engine Oil

Oil Capacity 

Viscosity Class and Oil Specification 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Level, Checking
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1 - MAX. mark

2 - MIN. mark

a - Oil level in area of the MAX mark: Do not add engine oil.

b - Oil level in the center area: Oil can be added.

c - Oil level in area of the MIN. mark: Add approximately 0.5 liter of engine oil.

RENDER: 1.0x

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