Volkswagen (VW) Jetta, GLI, BU3 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Jetta, GLI, BU3 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,1 to 2,3 liters. Service intervals include checks at 20000 miles/ 24 months and 40000 miles/ 24 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Jetta 1.4 TFSI (110 kW) (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,1 liter (Refill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 02S (MQ250) 6/1
Jetta 2.0 TFSI (170 kW) (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TFSI (110 kW) manual transaxle carries an initial fill capacity of 2.3 liters, which is the volume required when filling a dry or overhauled unit from empty.
  • The 1.4 TFSI refill capacity of 2.1 liters reflects the smaller volume needed during a fluid change on an already-primed transaxle, where residual fluid remains in passages and bearings.
  • The Jetta 2.0 TFSI (170 kW) manual transaxle shares the same initial fill capacity of 2.3 liters as the 1.4 TFSI, though the refill capacity of 2.1 liters is listed separately and applies under normal use conditions.
  • The 1.4 TFSI manual transaxle fluid check interval under normal use is set at 40,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first, covering the 2018-2021 model years.
  • The 2.0 TFSI manual transaxle fluid check interval under normal use is 20,000 miles or 24 months, half the mileage interval specified for the 1.4 TFSI despite sharing the same time-based threshold of 24 months.
  • Both the 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI manual transaxle specifications apply to the same 2018-2021 model year range, yet the difference in mileage check intervals between the two engine variants represents a notable divergence in service scheduling across the Jetta lineup.

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