Volkswagen (VW) Passat, 3B (USA / CAN)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Passat 3B (USA / CAN) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,75 to 1,5 liters. Service intervals include checks at 20000 miles and 40000 miles. The data covers 13 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Passat 2.0 TDI (100 kW) (2003-2005)
  • For automatic (01V) front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (2001-2005)
  • For automatic (01V) front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Passat W8 (202 kW) (2001-2004)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Passat W8 (202 kW) (2001-2004)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (2000-2001)
  • For automatic (01V) front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (2000-2001)
  • For automatic (01V) front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Passat 2.8 5V (142 kW) (2000-2005)
  • For automatic (01V) front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Passat 2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW) (2000-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Passat 2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW) (2000-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (1999-2000)
  • For automatic (01V) front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Passat 2.8 5V (142 kW) (1999-2000)
  • For automatic (01V) front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Passat 2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Passat 2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 40000 miles

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