Volkswagen (VW) Atlas, CA1, CA2, CA3 (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Atlas, CA1, CA2, CA3 (USA / CAN) models require transfer case fluid with a capacity of 0,9 liter. Service intervals consist of a check every 20000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Atlas 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (2023- )
  • Angle gearbox
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Atlas 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (2018-2023)
  • Angle gearbox
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Atlas 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (2018-2023)
  • Angle gearbox
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Atlas 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (2017-2018)
  • Angle gearbox
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Atlas 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (2017-2018)
  • Angle gearbox
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen (VW) Atlas transfer case, referred to in the specifications as an angle gearbox or transferbox, carries a fluid capacity of 0.9 liter across all listed configurations. A capacity at this level is characteristic of a compact angular transfer unit rather than a traditional larger transfer case assembly.
  • The 0.9 liter figure represents a service fill capacity, meaning the amount of fluid the unit holds during normal operation and routine servicing, as opposed to a larger overhaul or dry-fill volume that would account for internal passages and a fully drained assembly.
  • All listed configurations share a check interval of every 20,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions. A mileage-or-time interval of this type means the threshold is reached by whichever criterion occurs earlier in operation.
  • The 2.0 TFSI 4Motion configurations span three separate specification entries beginning with 2017-2018, followed by 2018-2023, and then a third entry starting from 2023. Despite covering different model year ranges, all three entries carry the same 0.9 liter capacity and the same 20,000-mile or 24-month check interval under normal use.
  • The 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion configurations are listed across two entries, covering 2017-2018 and 2018-2023 respectively. Both entries match the 0.9 liter capacity and the 20,000-mile or 24-month check interval, indicating no variation in transfer case fluid specifications between the two V6 model year ranges.
  • Across both the 2.0 TFSI and 3.6 V6 FSI engine variants in 4Motion trim, the angle gearbox fluid capacity and check interval are identical. The 0.9 liter fill volume does not differ based on engine displacement or configuration in the listed specifications.

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