Volkswagen Passat B6 3C engine oil: capacity and viscosity

Oil capacity and viscosity for the Volkswagen Passat B6 3C (2005–2010) by engine: 2.0 Blue, 2.0 TDI. Plus brakes, gearbox and coolant.

Oil by engine

16 engines, 2005–2010. Check the oil standard in the owner’s manual too (for example ACEA C3 or the brand approval). Source: Kroon-Oil recommendations.

Engine	Years	Engine oil	Viscosity
2.0 Blue TDI (105 kW) (CBAC)	2008 - 2010	4 l (filter 0,5 l)	0W-30, 5W-30
2.0 TDI (81 kW) (CBDC, CEHC, CLCA)	2008 - 2010	4,3 l (filter 0,3 l)	0W-30, 5W-30
2.0 TDI (81 kW) BlueMotion (CBDC, CEHC, CLCA)	2008 - 2010	4,3 l (filter 0,3 l)	0W-30, 5W-30
2.0 TDI (90 kW) (BVE (PD))	2005 - 2006	4 l (filter 0,3 l)	5W-30, 5W-40
2.0 TDI (100 kW) (BMA)	2005 - 2009	4 l (filter 0,3 l)	5W-30, 5W-40
2.0 TDI (100 kW) (CBAA)	2008 - 2010	4 l (filter 0,3 l)	0W-30, 5W-30
2.0 TDI (103 kW) (BKP (PD), BMP (PD))	2005 - 2008	4 l (filter 0,5 l)	5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-30 (extended drain (max) use)
2.0 TDI (103 kW) (CBAB, CFFB)	2008 - 2010	4 l (filter 0,3 l)	0W-30, 5W-30
2.0 TDI (103 kW) 4Motion (BKP (PD), BMP (PD))	2005 - 2008	4 l (filter 0,5 l)	5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-30 (extended drain (max) use)
2.0 TDI (103 kW) 4Motion (CBAB, CFFB)	2008 - 2010	4 l (filter 0,3 l)	0W-30, 5W-30
2.0 TDI (103 kW) DPF (BKP (PD), BMP (PD))	2005 - 2009	4 l (filter 0,5 l)	0W-30, 5W-30
2.0 TDI (103 kW) DPF 4Motion (BKP (PD), BMP (PD))	2005 - 2009	4 l (filter 0,5 l)	0W-30, 5W-30
2.0 TDI (120 kW) (BUZ (PD))	2005 - 2009	4 l (filter 0,5 l)	5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-30 (extended drain (max) use)
2.0 TDI (125 kW) (BMR (PD))	2006 - 2009	4 l (filter 0,5 l)	5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-30 (extended drain (max) use)
2.0 TDI (125 kW) (CBBB)	2008 - 2010	4 l (filter 0,3 l)	0W-30, 5W-30
2.0 TDI (125 kW) 4Motion (CBBB)	2009 - 2010	4 l (filter 0,3 l)	0W-30, 5W-30

Other fluids

2.0 Blue TDI (105 kW)

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: 1 l · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 6,9–7,2 l
Cooling system: 8 l

2.0 TDI (81 kW)

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: — · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 1,9 l
Cooling system: between MIN and MAX
Electro-Hydraulic power steering: between MIN and MAX

2.0 TDI (81 kW) BlueMotion

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

2.0 TDI (90 kW)

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: — · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 6,9–7,2 l
Cooling system: between MIN and MAX

2.0 TDI (100 kW)

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: — · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 6,9–7,2 l
Cooling system: between MIN and MAX

2.0 TDI (100 kW)

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: — · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 6,9–7,2 l
Cooling system: between MIN and MAX

2.0 TDI (103 kW)

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: 1,15 l · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 7,2 l
Cooling system: 8 l

2.0 TDI (103 kW)

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: 1 l · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 6,9–7,2 l
Cooling system: between MIN and MAX

2.0 TDI (103 kW) 4Motion

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: 1,15 l · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Cooling system: 8 l
Angle gearbox / Transferbox: 0,9 l · 75W-90
Differential, rear: 0,95 l · 75W-90
Haldex-clutch: 0,85 l

2.0 TDI (103 kW) 4Motion

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: — · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Cooling system: between MIN and MAX
Angle gearbox / Transferbox: 0,9 l · 75W-90
Differential, rear: 0,95 l · 75W-90
Haldex-clutch: 0,85 l

2.0 TDI (103 kW) DPF

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: 1 l · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 6,9–7,2 l
Cooling system: 8 l

2.0 TDI (103 kW) DPF 4Motion

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: 1,15 l · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Cooling system: 8 l
Angle gearbox / Transferbox: 0,9 l · 75W-90
Differential, rear: 0,95 l · 75W-90
Haldex-clutch: 0,85 l

2.0 TDI (120 kW)

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: 1,15 l · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 7,2 l
Cooling system: 8 l

2.0 TDI (125 kW)

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: 1,15 l · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 7,2 l
Cooling system: 8 l

2.0 TDI (125 kW)

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: between MIN and MAX · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, manual: 2,3 l
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 7,2 l
Cooling system: between MIN and MAX

2.0 TDI (125 kW) 4Motion

Hydraulic brake/clutch system: between MIN and MAX · DOT 5.1, DOT 4
Transaxle, semi-automatic: 7,2 l
Cooling system: between MIN and MAX
Angle gearbox / Transferbox: 0,9 l · 75W-90
Differential, rear: 0,95 l · 75W-90
Haldex-clutch: 0,85 l

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