Volkswagen (VW) Arteon, 3H8 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Arteon 3H8 (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3 to 7 liters. Service intervals include a check at 20000 miles or 24 months and a change 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 (200 kW) (2020-2022)
  • 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 (200 kW) (2020-2022)
  • 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 3H8 2.0 TFSI carries an initial fill capacity of 7 liters for the automatic transaxle, a figure that reflects the total fluid volume required when the unit is dry, such as during a full overhaul or replacement.
  • The front-wheel-drive 2.0 TFSI (200 kW) configuration lists a separate refill capacity of 3 liters, which applies to a partial drain-and-fill service rather than a complete fluid exchange.
  • The 4Motion all-wheel-drive variant shares the same 7-liter initial fill capacity as the front-wheel-drive model across the 2020-2022 model years, though no dedicated refill capacity figure is listed for the 4Motion configuration.
  • Both the front-wheel-drive and 4Motion variants specify a fluid level check interval of 20,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The change interval for the automatic transaxle fluid is set at 80,000 miles for both configurations, applied under normal use conditions across the full 2020-2022 production span.

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