Volkswagen Passat B5 3B engine oil: capacity and viscosity

Oil capacity and viscosity for the Volkswagen Passat B5 3B (2003–2005) by engine: 2.0 TDI. Plus brakes, gearbox and coolant.

Oil by engine

1 engines, 2003–2005. Check the oil standard in the owner’s manual too (for example ACEA C3 or the brand approval). Source: Kroon-Oil recommendations.

EngineYearsEngine oilViscosity
2.0 TDI (100 kW) (BGW, BHW)2003 - 20053,6–4 l5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-30 (extended drain (max) use)

Other fluids

2.0 TDI (100 kW)

  • Hydraulic brake system: 1 l · DOT 4
  • Transaxle, automatic: 9 l
  • Transaxle, manual: 2,25 l · 75W-90
  • Transaxle, manual: 2,4 l · 75W-90
  • Differential, from automatic: 0,75 l · 75W-90

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