Volkswagen (VW) Arteon, 3H7 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Arteon 3H7 (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3 to 7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 20000 miles or 24 months and changes at 80000 miles. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Arteon 2.0 TFSI (2018-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09P (AQ450) 8/1
Arteon 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (2018-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09P (AQ450) 8/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Arteon 3H7 2.0 TFSI carries an initial automatic transaxle fill capacity of 7 liters, a figure typical of a full overhaul or dry-fill scenario where the torque converter and all internal passages are empty before fluid is introduced.
  • The standard 2.0 TFSI (non-4Motion) configuration lists a separate refill capacity of 3 liters, which represents the partial drain-and-fill volume used during routine fluid service rather than a complete overhaul.
  • The 4Motion variant shares the same 7-liter initial fill capacity as the standard 2.0 TFSI but does not carry a listed refill capacity, meaning only the initial fill volume is specified for that configuration.
  • Both the 2.0 TFSI and the 2.0 TFSI 4Motion specify a fluid level check interval of 20,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The change interval for automatic transmission fluid across both configurations is 80,000 miles under normal use, a relatively extended drain interval consistent with modern sealed or semi-sealed automatic transaxle designs.
  • Both configurations are classified under normal use conditions, meaning the check and change intervals listed apply to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty cycles such as towing, extreme temperatures, or frequent short trips.

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