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Engine oil

Introduction

The engine oils are determined based on the requirements of the engines, emissions control systems, and the fuel quality. On all combustion engines, the engine o

comes into contact with combustion residue and fuel, which affects the aging of the engine oil. Using the correct engine oil is essential for the function and service

life of the engine. The vehicle is ﬁlled at the factory with a special multi-purpose, low-viscosity oil that can generally be used year-round.

The vehicle can consume engine oil. The engine oil consumption can vary and can change throughout the service life of the vehicle. Depending on the driving style

and the usage conditions, the engine oil consumption can be up to 1 l (1 quart) per 2000 kilometers (1200 miles); it can also be higher within the ﬁrst

5000 kilometers (3100 miles) on new vehicles. Because of this, the engine oil level must be checked regularly and it is best to check the level before long drives.

WARNING

Engine oil gets extremely hot when the engine is running. Failure to take care when handling hot engine oil can cause serious bodily burns. This could result in

serious or fatal injuries.

Always allow the engine to cool down before starting work with the engine oil.

WARNING

Engine oil is poisonous. Contact with engine oil, especially swallowing engine oil, may result in serious or fatal injuries.

If you swallow engine oil, seek urgent medical help.

If you have health problems after working with engine oil, seek medical help.

Always store engine oil out of the reach of children and only in the sealed original container. This also applies to used oil until it is disposed.

Never use empty food cans, bottles, or other containers to store engine oil, because someone could drink the engine oil by mistake.

Avoid regular contact with engine oil to prevent damage to your skin.

Protect your skin, face and particularly your eyes when working with engine oil.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when working with engine oil.

Wash your skin with soap and water after working with engine oil.

Engine oil that has dripped and spilled can pollute the environment. Catch any leaking operating ﬂuids and dispose of them correctly according to

environmental regulations.

Engine oil standards

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .

Utilized engine oil

There is a label on the lock carrier that shows which engine oil should be added. Please follow the note and if possible only add the indicated engine oil

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If this is not possible, get professional assistance to ﬁnd out which engine oil is suitable for your vehicle. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

If the engine oil recommended by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualiﬁed in this respect is not available, a different

engine oil can be used in an emergency. To reduce the risk of damaging the engine, a maximum of 0.5 liters (0.5 qt) of the following engine oils may be added until

the next oil change:

Gasoline engines: ACEA C3, ACEA C4, API SP, or ILSAC GF-6A standard. All viscosity classes in these standards are permitted.

NOTICE

Using engine oils that have not been approved in accordance with the respective VW standard can cause damage to the engine.

When reﬁlling, only use engine oils that comply with the quality requirements of the respectively applicable VW standard.

Only if you absolutely must, add max. 0.5 l (0.5 qt) of engine oil that does not comply with the speciﬁed engine oil standards.

Volkswagen recommends Volkswagen Genuine oil.

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Changing the engine oil

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .

The engine oil must be changed regularly in accordance with the instructions in the warranty and maintenance. Your service schedule is supplied with your Manual.

Service schedule.

Additives in the engine oil can make new engine oil appear dark after a brief engine run time. This is normal and is no reason to change the engine oil more

frequently.

WARNING

If care is not taken when changing engine oil, the oil can cause environmental damage, serious burns, or ﬁre. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Always allow the engine to cool down completely before the engine oil change.

Always wear eye protection for the engine oil change.

Keep your arms horizontal when using your ﬁngers to unscrew the oil drain plug, so that the draining oil does not drip down your arm.

Use a container suitable for collecting used oil that can hold at least the entire quantity of oil in the engine.

WARNING

Engine oil is poisonous. Contact with engine oil, especially swallowing engine oil, may result in serious or fatal injuries.

If you swallow engine oil, seek urgent medical help.

If you have health problems after working with engine oil, seek medical help.

Always store engine oil in the sealed original container and keep it out of the reach of children. This also applies to used oil until it is disposed.

Never use empty food cans, bottles, or other containers to store engine oil, because someone could drink the engine oil by mistake.

Avoid regular contact with engine oil to prevent damage to your skin.

Protect your skin, face and particularly your eyes when working with engine oil.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when working with engine oil.

Wash your skin with soap and water after working with engine oil.

NOTICE

Engine oil and ﬁlter changes require special tools, technical knowledge and the correct disposal of the used oil. Failing to act properly may cause damage to the

vehicle.

For this reason, always have the engine oil and ﬁlters changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Dispose of the engine oil in a way that will not harm the environment and only at a collection point for used oil, e.g. a recycling center or specialist retailer.

Checking the engine oil level and adding oil

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .

Preparations

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Fig. 204 In the engine compartment: engine oil filler cap (general example).

To avoid an incorrect oil level reading, perform the following steps:

1. Park vehicles with an engine at operating temperature on a level surface.

2. Wait at least ﬁve minutes for the engine oil to ﬂow back into the oil pan.

3. Open the hood.

4. Find the engine oil ﬁller and the dipstick.

You can identify these by the

ﬁg. 204 symbol on the engine oil ﬁller cap and the colored handle on the oil dipstick.

Checking the engine oil level

Fig. 205 Engine oil level markings on the oil dipstick (versions).

The engine oil level is too high.

Oil level in the normal range.

The engine oil level is too low.

1. Remove the dipstick from the guide tube and wipe the dipstick off using a clean cloth.

2. Reinsert the dipstick into the guide tube and push it all the way in. If there is an alignment tab on the top of the engine oil dipstick, make sure it lines up with the

notch in the guide tube, and that the dipstick goes all the way in.

3. Remove the dipstick again and read the oil level on the dipstick as described below ﬁg. 205:

The engine oil level is too high. If necessary, follow the messages in the instrument cluster display or contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorize

Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒

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Oil level in the normal range. Engine oil can be added up to the upper edge of this area, for example if there is heavy engine load.

The engine oil level is too low. Add engine oil immediately.

4. After reading the oil level, reinsert the dipstick back into the guide tube and push it all the way in.

For high vehicle loads, for example when driving long distances on highways in the summer or when driving through high mountains, the engine oil level should be

the upper section of the permitted area.

Adding engine oil

WARNING

When you top up the engine oil, it could spill or overﬂow and ignite on contact with hot engine components. This may cause burns or a ﬁre. This could result in

serious or fatal injuries.

Always make sure that the engine oil cap is installed securely on the engine ﬁller opening after adding oil and that the oil dipstick is inserted correctly in

the guide tube.

Always ensure that engine oil does not spill onto cold components in the engine.

Only perform these activities in the speciﬁed order ⇒

1. Remove the cap on the engine oil ﬁller ﬁg. 204.

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2. Top up the engine oil gradually in small quantities, not more than 0.5 l (0.5 quart), or follow the recommendation in the display of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpi

Volkswagen recommends using the approved engine oils in accordance with the respective VW standard.

3. To avoid overﬁlling, you must wait at least one minute each time you add engine oil so that the engine oil can ﬂow into the oil pan up to the marking on the oil

dipstick.

4. Read the oil level on the dipstick again before adding a little more. Never add too much oil.

When you are done adding oil, the oil level should be in the center of area ﬁg. 205

. The engine oil level must not be in the area ﬁg. 205

5. If you accidentally add too much engine oil and the engine oil level is in area ﬁg. 205

, do not start the engine ⇒ . Contact an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

6. Close the cap on the engine oil ﬁller when you are done adding engine oil.

7. Insert the oil dipstick all the way into the guide tube. If there is an alignment tab on the top of the engine oil dipstick, make sure it lines up with the notch in the

guide tube, and that the dipstick goes all the way in.

8. Close the hood.

CAUTION

Starting the engine with the engine oil level too high after reﬁlling can cause engine damage.

Do not start the engine, and seek professional assistance.

NOTICE

Using incorrect ﬂuids can result in malfunctions and engine damage.

When topping up ﬂuids, make sure the correct ﬂuids are added to the correct reservoirs.

Volkswagen recommends using the approved engine oils in accordance with the respective VW standard.

If you are not sure where the cap and the oil dipstick are located, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for

assistance. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Safety precautions for working in the engine compartment .

Engine oil pressure too low

The red warning light blinks. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Do not continue driving! Engine damage could result.

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so ⇒ Parking.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Check the engine oil level ⇒ Checking the engine oil level and adding oil .

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4. If the warning light ﬂashes, do not continue driving or let the engine run, even if the oil is at the correct level. Engine damage could result. Contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Engine oil level very low

The red warning light blinks. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Do not continue driving! Engine damage could result.

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so ⇒ Parking.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Check the engine oil level ⇒ Checking the engine oil level and adding oil .

4. If necessary, top up the engine oil gradually in small quantities (not more than 0.5 l (0.5 qt) in total) or observe the top-up recommendation in the display of the

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

5. If the warning light lights up, do not continue driving or let the engine run, even if the oil is at the correct level. Engine damage could result. Contact an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Engine oil level too low

The yellow indicator light turns on. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so ⇒ Parking.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Check the engine oil level ⇒ Checking the engine oil level and adding oil .

4. If necessary, top up the engine oil gradually in small quantities (not more than 0.5 l (0.5 qt) in total) or observe the top-up recommendation in the display of the

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

5. If the indicator light comes on, do not continue driving or let the engine run, even if the oil is at the correct level. Engine damage could result. Contact an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Engine oil level too high

The yellow indicator light turns on. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so ⇒ Parking.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Check the engine oil level ⇒ Checking the engine oil level and adding oil .

4. If the engine oil level is too high, do not drive any further or leave the engine running. Engine damage could result. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Engine oil system malfunction

The indicator light ﬂashes yellow. A message is shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine coolant

Introduction

Only perform work on the engine cooling system if you are familiar with the necessary activities and the general safety precautions, and if the correct operating

equipment, ﬂuids and suitable tools are available. Work performed incorrectly can result in serious injuries ⇒

. Have all work performed by suitably qualiﬁed

professionals if necessary. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Information about warning and indicator lights can be found in the troubleshooting section at the end of the chapter ⇒ Troubleshooting.

WARNING

Engine coolant is poisonous. Contact with coolant, especially swallowing coolant, may result in serious or fatal injuries.

If you swallow coolant, seek urgent medical help.

If you have health problems after working with coolant, seek medical help.

Always store engine coolant out of the reach of children and only within the sealed original container.

Never use empty food cans, bottles, or other containers to store engine coolant, because someone could drink the engine coolant by mistake.

Avoid regular contact with coolant to prevent damage to your skin.

Protect your skin, face, and particularly your eyes when working with coolant.

Do not eat, drink, or smoke when working with coolant.

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Checking and filling -> Engine oil for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

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