Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet 517 engine oil: capacity and viscosity

Oil capacity and viscosity for the Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet 517 (2011–2016) by engine: 1.6 TDI. Plus brakes, gearbox and coolant.

Oil by engine

1 engines, 2011–2016. 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 (77 kW) (CAYC)2011 - 20164,3 l0W-30, 5W-30

Other fluids

1.6 TDI (77 kW)

  • Hydraulic brake/clutch system, ABS: 1–1,15 l · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
  • Transaxle, manual (as of build date 04-12-2013): 1,7–1,9 l
  • Transaxle, manual (up to build date 03-12-2013): 1,7–1,9 l
  • Cooling system: between MIN and MAX

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