Volkswagen (VW) Atlas Cross Sport , CMC, CMD (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, CMC, CMD (USA / CAN) models require automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 7 liters for initial fill. Service intervals include checking at 20000 miles or 24 months and changing at 80000 miles. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Atlas Cross Sport 2.0 TFSI (2023- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09P (AQ450) 8/1
Atlas Cross Sport 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (2023- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09P (AQ450) 8/1
Atlas Cross Sport 2.0 TFSI (2019-2023)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09P (AQ450) 8/1
Atlas Cross Sport 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (2019-2023)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09P (AQ450) 8/1
Atlas Cross Sport 3.6 V6 FSI (2019-2023)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09P (AQ450) 8/1
Atlas Cross Sport 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (2019-2023)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09P (AQ450) 8/1

Additional Notes

  • All configurations of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport share a uniform automatic transaxle initial fill capacity of 7 liters. An initial fill figure represents the fluid volume required when filling a dry or overhauled unit, rather than the smaller quantity typically displaced during a routine drain-and-refill service.
  • The 7-liter initial fill capacity applies equally across the 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder and 3.6 V6 FSI six-cylinder engine variants, indicating no variation in transaxle fluid volume between the two engine families offered in the Atlas Cross Sport lineup.
  • Front-wheel-drive and 4Motion all-wheel-drive versions of both the 2.0 TFSI and 3.6 V6 FSI carry the same 7-liter transaxle initial fill, meaning the addition of the 4Motion drivetrain does not alter the automatic transaxle fluid capacity specification.
  • The fluid check interval is set at 20,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. The dual-trigger structure of this interval accounts for both mileage accumulation and elapsed time, ensuring the fluid condition is evaluated even in lower-mileage applications.
  • The fluid change interval under normal use conditions is 80,000 miles across all listed Atlas Cross Sport configurations. At 80,000 miles, a full transaxle fluid exchange is due regardless of engine type or drivetrain layout.
  • The 2.0 TFSI variants appear under two separate year range entries, one covering 2019-2023 and another starting from 2023, both carrying identical 7-liter capacity and the same check and change intervals. The specifications remain consistent across both entries for that engine configuration.

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