Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Volkswagen Routan SEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Front A/C | 4.00 OZS. | 0.11 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Front & Rear A/C | 5.10 OZS. | 0.15 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front & Rear | 2.43 LBS. | 1.1 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front | 1.25 LBS. | 0.56 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Initial Fill | 9.00 QTS. | 8.51 L | VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus 4 | Part No. GUS 000 162. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Refill | 5.50 QTS. | 5.2 L | VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus 4 | Part No. GUS 000 162. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | 1.30 QTS. | 1.23 L | Part No. B 000 750. | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | w/o Rear Heater | 13.40 QTS. | 12.68 L | HOAT Antifreeze Coolant: GUS 012 001 01 | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | w/Rear Heater | 16.20 QTS. | 15.33 L | HOAT Antifreeze Coolant: GUS 012 001 01 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | API Certified SAE 5W-30 | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 6.30 QTS. | 5.96 L | 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.
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