Volkswagen (VW) Jetta Sportwagen, AJ5 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, AJ5 (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 5,2 to 7,2 liters. Service intervals include 40000 miles and 50000 miles. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Jetta SportWagen 2.0 TDI (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: DSG 02E (DQ250) 6/1
Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 09G Gen 1 6/1
Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (Initial fill)
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 09G Gen 2 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.0 TDI carries a 7.2-liter initial fill capacity for its semi-automatic transaxle, while the service fill drops to 5.2 liters. The difference between these two figures reflects that a service drain does not evacuate the entire fluid volume held within the transmission assembly, leaving a residual amount in the torque converter and passages.
  • The 2.0 TDI semi-automatic transaxle has a normal-use change interval of 40,000 miles, which is shorter than the 50,000-mile interval specified for the 2.5 automatic transaxle across the same 2009-2013 model years.
  • The 2.5-liter automatic transaxle appears under two separate capacity entries: one at 7.0 liters and another at 6.1 liters for the initial fill, both sharing the same 50,000-mile normal-use change interval. The variation in initial fill volume between these two entries indicates the presence of more than one transmission unit fitted to the 2.5 engine across the 2009-2013 production span.
  • No service fill figure is listed for either 2.5 automatic transaxle configuration, in contrast to the 2.0 TDI where both an initial fill and a service fill capacity are specified. The 2.5 entries carry only a single initial fill value alongside the change interval.
  • All three rows are designated under normal use conditions, meaning the stated intervals of 40,000 miles for the 2.0 TDI and 50,000 miles for the 2.5 apply specifically to standard operating conditions rather than severe-duty cycles.

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