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

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Passat 3B (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,25 to 2,5 liters. The service interval requires a check every 20000 miles. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat W8 (202 kW) (2001-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (2000-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (2000-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01W 5/1
Passat 2.8 5V (142 kW) (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW) (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 2.8 5V (142 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01W 5/1

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