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

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Arteon 3H8 (USA / CAN) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,4 to 0,95 liters. Service intervals include checking at 20000 miles or 24 months and changing at 40000 miles or 48 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Arteon 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (224 kW) (2022- )
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 08E
  • Arteon 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (224 kW) (2022- )
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0CQ
  • Arteon 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (224 kW) (2022- )
  • Rear, outer sections
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Capacity 0,4 liter (each side)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 08E
  • Arteon 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (200 kW) (2020-2022)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 08E
  • Arteon 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (200 kW) (2020-2022)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0CQ
  • Arteon 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (200 kW) (2020-2022)
  • Rear, outer sections
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 08E

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Arteon 3H8 (USA/CAN) rear differential system across both the 200 kW and 224 kW 4Motion variants carries three distinct fluid capacity figures: 0.6 liter, 0.95 liter, and 0.8 liter, each corresponding to a separate section of the rear differential assembly rather than alternative fill amounts for the same cavity.
  • The 0.6-liter and 0.95-liter capacities are associated with the rear differential proper, and the presence of two separate figures indicates the assembly contains more than one discrete fluid chamber, each requiring an independent fill quantity.
  • The 0.8-liter capacity applies specifically to the outer sections of the rear differential, a designation that refers to the flanking components of the rear axle differential housing rather than the central gear set.
  • For the 224 kW variant introduced from 2022, the outer sections carry an additional per-side breakdown of 0.4 liter each, which arithmetically accounts for the total 0.8-liter outer section capacity and confirms a symmetrical fluid distribution between the left and right outer cavities.
  • The 200 kW variant covering 2020-2022 does not list a per-side figure for the outer sections, meaning the 0.8-liter total is stated only as a combined quantity without the individual side breakdown present in the 224 kW specification.
  • All rear differential fluid positions across both power variants share a check interval of 20,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions, establishing a consistent inspection cadence regardless of which section of the differential is being serviced.
  • A fluid change interval of 40,000 miles or 48 months under normal use conditions is specified exclusively for the outer sections of the rear differential, while the 0.6-liter and 0.95-liter positions carry only a check interval with no corresponding change interval listed in the specifications.
  • The 40,000-mile or 48-month change interval for the outer sections represents a cycle twice the length of the check interval, meaning two inspection events occur before a fluid replacement is due in those sections.

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