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

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Passat 3C (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 5,2 to 7,2 liters. Service intervals include checking at 20000 miles or 24 months and changing at 80000 miles. The data covers 7 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Passat 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09M 6/1
Passat 3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW) (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09G 6/1
Passat 3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW) (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09M 6/1
Passat 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) (2007-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09G 6/1
Passat 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (206 kW) (2007-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09M 6/1
Passat 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) (2005-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09G 6/1
Passat 3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW) (2005-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09M 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) configurations from 2005-2008 and 2007-2010 share identical capacity figures: 7.2 liters for the initial fill and 5.2 liters for a refill. The gap between those two values reflects the volume of fluid that remains trapped in the torque converter and transmission passages after a drain, meaning a standard service refill never fully replaces the total system volume.
  • The 2.0 liter initial fill capacity shifts from 7.2 liters in the 2005-2008 and 2007-2010 configurations to 7.0 liters in the 2009-2010 configuration, a difference of 0.2 liters that points to a revised transaxle unit introduced for that model year range.
  • The 2009-2010 Passat 2.0 TFSI configuration lists only an initial fill capacity of 7.0 liters, with no separate refill figure. The absence of a refill value in that row means only the full system volume at initial build or overhaul is specified for that variant.
  • All 3.6 V6 FSI configurations, including the standard and 4Motion all-wheel-drive variants, carry a uniform initial fill capacity of 7.0 liters. Like the later 2.0 TFSI entry, none of the V6 rows list a separate refill capacity.
  • The Volkswagen Passat 3C (USA/CAN) 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion pairs the same 7.0-liter automatic transaxle initial fill as the standard V6 despite the addition of the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system, indicating the front transaxle volume is unchanged between the two drivetrain layouts.
  • Across all rows, the fluid check interval is set at 20,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first. The dual-trigger format means time elapsed can require a check before the mileage threshold is reached, which is relevant for low-mileage vehicles driven infrequently.
  • The fluid change interval of 80,000 miles applies uniformly to every configuration listed, under normal use conditions. At that interval, the mileage-based trigger represents a long-life fluid specification, consistent with factory-fill automatic transmission fluids designed to remain in service for extended periods under non-severe driving conditions.
  • All specifications across every row are designated for normal use conditions. No severe-use intervals are listed for any of the automatic transaxle configurations in the 2005-2010 Passat 3C (USA/CAN) data set.

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