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Volkswagen Touareg Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Volkswagen Touareg. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

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2017 Volkswagen Touareg: 2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Generation	Years	Top spec
2017	2017	2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a
2016	2016	2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a
2015	2015	5.00 OZS. (0.14 L) — PAG (G 052 300 A2)

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Quick Answer:2017 Volkswagen Touareg: 2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Air Cond Refrigerant (2017):2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2017):— VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 Note: Initial Fill - Dependent on engine type 11.0 qt. - 13.5 qt. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.

Brake Fluid (2017):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750.

Differential Gear Oil (2017):0.95 QTS. (0.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 196 A2.

Engine Coolant (2017):15.80 QTS. (14.95 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J

Engine Oil (2017):7.10 QTS. (6.71 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.

Transfer Case Fluid (2017):0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) Note: Part No. G 052 515 A2.

Windshield Washer Fluid (2017):4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) Note: Part No. G 052 164.

Air Cond Refrigerant (2016):2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2016):— VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 Note: Initial Fill - Dependent on engine type 11.0 qt. - 13.5 qt. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.

Brake Fluid (2016):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (2016):5.25 GALS. (19.87 L) Note: Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3.

Differential Gear Oil (2016):0.95 QTS. (0.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 196 A2.

Engine Coolant (2016):15.80 QTS. (14.95 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J

Engine Oil (2016):7.10 QTS. (6.71 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.

Transfer Case Fluid (2016):0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) Note: Part No. G 052 515 A2.

Windshield Washer Fluid (2016):4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) Note: Part No. G 052 164.

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Gas/ Electric) (2015):5.00 OZS. (0.14 L) — PAG (G 052 300 A2)

Air Cond Refrigerant ( Hybrid) (2015):1.90 LBS. (0.86 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2015):— VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 Note: Initial Fill - Dependent on engine type 11.0 qt. - 13.5 qt. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.

Brake Fluid (2015):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (2015):5.25 GALS. (19.87 L) Note: Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3.

Differential Gear Oil (2015):0.95 QTS. (0.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 196 A2.

Engine Coolant (3.0 L Eng, Gas/ Electric) (2015):15.80 QTS. (14.95 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J

Engine Oil (3.0 L Eng, Gas/ Electric) (2015):7.20 QTS. (6.81 L) — SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00, VW 503 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.

Transfer Case Fluid (2015):0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) Note: Part No. G 052 515 A2.

Windshield Washer Fluid (2015):4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) Note: Part No. G 052 164.

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Diesel) (2015):4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant ( T D I Executive, T D I Lux, T D I R- Line, T D I Sport, V6 Executive, V6 L) (2015):2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Engine Coolant (3.0 L Eng, Diesel) (2015):10.50 QTS. (9.93 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J

Engine Oil (3.0 L Eng, Diesel) (2015):8.10 QTS. (7.66 L) — SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 507 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.

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Gas) (2015):4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46

Engine Coolant (3.6 L Eng) (2015):15.80 QTS. (14.95 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J

Engine Oil (3.6 L Eng, Gas) (2015):7.10 QTS. (6.71 L) — SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 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.

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Air Cond Refrigerant2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid— VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 Note: Initial Fill - Dependent on engine type 11.0 qt. - 13.5 qt. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.

Brake Fluid1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750.

Differential Gear Oil0.95 QTS. (0.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 196 A2.

Engine Coolant15.80 QTS. (14.95 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J

Engine Oil7.10 QTS. (6.71 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.

Transfer Case Fluid0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) Note: Part No. G 052 515 A2.

Windshield Washer Fluid4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) Note: Part No. G 052 164.

Notes

â†’Initial Fill - Dependent on engine type 11.0 qt. - 13.5 qt. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
â†’Part No. B 000 750.
â†’Part No. G 052 145 A2.
â†’Part No. G 052 196 A2.
â†’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.
â†’Part No. G 052 515 A2.
â†’Part No. G 052 164.

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2016

2016Open 2016 manual

Air Cond Refrigerant2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Brake Fluid1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid5.25 GALS. (19.87 L) Note: Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3.

Differential Gear Oil0.95 QTS. (0.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 196 A2.

Engine Coolant15.80 QTS. (14.95 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J

Transfer Case Fluid0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) Note: Part No. G 052 515 A2.

Windshield Washer Fluid4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) Note: Part No. G 052 164.

Notes

â†’Initial Fill - Dependent on engine type 11.0 qt. - 13.5 qt. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
â†’Part No. B 000 750.
â†’Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3.
â†’Part No. G 052 145 A2.
â†’Part No. G 052 196 A2.
â†’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.
â†’Part No. G 052 515 A2.
â†’Part No. G 052 164.

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2015

2015Open 2015 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric)5.00 OZS. (0.14 L) — PAG (G 052 300 A2)

Air Cond Refrigerant (Hybrid)1.90 LBS. (0.86 KG) — R-134a

Brake Fluid1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid5.25 GALS. (19.87 L) Note: Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3.

Differential Gear Oil0.95 QTS. (0.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 196 A2.

Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng,Gas/Electric)15.80 QTS. (14.95 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J

Engine Oil (3.0L Eng,Gas/Electric)7.20 QTS. (6.81 L) — SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00, VW 503 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.

Transfer Case Fluid0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) Note: Part No. G 052 515 A2.

Windshield Washer Fluid4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) Note: Part No. G 052 164.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Diesel)4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (TDI Executive,TDI Lux,TDI R-Line,TDI Sport,V6 Executive,V6 L)2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng,Diesel)10.50 QTS. (9.93 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J

Engine Oil (3.0L Eng,Diesel)8.10 QTS. (7.66 L) — SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 507 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.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46

Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)15.80 QTS. (14.95 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J

Engine Oil (3.6L Eng,Gas)7.10 QTS. (6.71 L) — SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 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

â†’Initial Fill - Dependent on engine type 11.0 qt. - 13.5 qt. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
â†’Part No. B 000 750.
â†’Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3.
â†’Part No. G 052 145 A2.
â†’Part No. G 052 196 A2.
â†’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.
â†’Part No. G 052 515 A2.
â†’Part No. G 052 164.

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Where is this data from?: Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Volkswagen Touareg use?: 2017 Volkswagen Touareg: 2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Volkswagen Touareg?: Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code â€” do not guess across generations.

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