Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Engine oil specification

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

The engine oil used must correspond exactly to specifications.

The correct engine oil is important for the function and service life of the engine. A special high quality multigrade oil has been filled at the factory and this can normally be used as an all-season oil.

If possible, only use Volkswagen-approved engine oil  . To comply with the requirements of the flexible service, only use approved flexible service engine oil that complies with the corresponding VW standard (). The engine oils listed are multigrade high-lubricity oils.

Engine oils are constantly being developed and improved. A Volkswagen dealership is always kept up to date on innovations. Volkswagen therefore recommends having engine oil changes done by a Volkswagen dealership.

The quality of the engine oil is not only tailored to the requirements of engines and exhaust gas treatment systems, but also to fuel quality. Due to the way in which a combustion engine works, engine oil always comes into contact with combustion residues and fuel, which has a knock-on effect on the ageing process of the oil.

The quality of fuels can vary greatly between individual markets and this must be taken into account when selecting the correct engine oil.

The use of engine oils compliant with the VW 504 00 und VW 507 00 specifications requires a fuel quality compliant with EN 228 (petrol) and EN 590 (diesel), or fuel of an equivalent quality. Engine oils compliant with VW 504 00 und VW 507 00 are therefore unsuitable for use in a large number of markets.

NOTICE

• Do not add any additional lubricants to the engine oil. Any damage caused by the use of such additives is not covered by the warranty.

• Only engine oil specifications that have been approved for use with the engine should be used. Using other engine oils can cause engine damage.

• Another engine oil can be used in the event of an emergency if the listed engine oils () are not available. To avoid damaging the engine, a maximum quantity of 0.5 litres of the following engine oil may be used only once until the next oil change:
  • Petrol engines: standards ACEAA3/B4 or API SN (API SM).
  • Diesel engines: standards ACEA C3 or API CJ-4

^a) Alternative engine oil specifications may only be used in fixed services QI1, QI2, QI3, QI4 and QI7, and only when fuel of a quality compliant with EN 228 (petrol) and EN 590 (diesel), or fuel of an equivalent quality, is available in the particular country.