Volkswagen Golf VI 5K1 engine oil: capacity and viscosity

Oil capacity and viscosity for the Volkswagen Golf VI 5K1 (2009–2012) by engine: 1.6 TDI. Plus brakes, gearbox and coolant.

Oil by engine

4 engines, 2009–2012. Check the oil standard in the owner’s manual too (for example ACEA C3 or the brand approval). Source: Kroon-Oil recommendations.

EngineYearsEngine oilViscosity
1.6 TDI (66 kW) (CAYB)2009 - 20124,3 l0W-30, 5W-30
1.6 TDI (77 kW) (CAYC)2009 - 20124,3 l0W-30, 5W-30
1.6 TDI BlueMotion (CAYC)2009 - 20124,3 l0W-30, 5W-30
1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology (CAYC)2009 - 20124,3 l0W-30, 5W-30

Other fluids

1.6 TDI (66 kW)

  • Hydraulic brake/clutch system, ABS: between MIN and MAX · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
  • Transaxle, manual: 1,9 l
  • Cooling system: between MIN and MAX

1.6 TDI (77 kW)

  • Hydraulic brake/clutch system, ABS: between MIN and MAX · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
  • Transaxle, manual: 1,9 l
  • Transaxle, semi-automatic: 1,7 l
  • Cooling system: between MIN and MAX
  • Hydraulic actuation, gearbox: 1 l

1.6 TDI BlueMotion

  • Hydraulic brake/clutch system, ABS: between MIN and MAX · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
  • Transaxle, manual: 1,9 l
  • Cooling system: between MIN and MAX

1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology

  • Hydraulic brake/clutch system, ABS: between MIN and MAX · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
  • Transaxle, manual: 1,9 l
  • Transaxle, semi-automatic: 1,7 l
  • Cooling system: between MIN and MAX
  • Hydraulic actuation, gearbox: 1 l

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