Volkswagen (VW) Passat, A32 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Passat, A32 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,7 to 2,3 liters. Service intervals require a check every 40000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Passat 2.0 TDI (110 kW) (2014-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Passat 1.8 TSI (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Refill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
Passat 2.0 TDI (103 kW) (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Refill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
Passat 2.5 (2013-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Refill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
Passat 2.0 TDI (103 kW) (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Refill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
Passat 2.5 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Refill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The initial fill capacity represents the total fluid volume required when filling a dry transaxle, such as after a complete overhaul or unit replacement. The refill capacity is the smaller volume used when fluid is drained and replaced during a service interval, accounting for residual fluid that remains in the unit.
  • The Volkswagen Passat A32 1.8 TSI (2013-2014), the 2.0 TDI (103 kW) across its two listed year ranges, and both 2.5 configurations all share an identical manual transaxle initial fill capacity of 1.9 liters and a refill capacity of 1.7 liters, indicating a common transaxle unit across those engine variants.
  • The 2.0 TDI (110 kW) variant covering 2014-2015 carries a notably higher initial fill capacity of 2.3 liters with no separate refill figure listed, distinguishing the unit used in that higher-output diesel configuration from the transaxles fitted to the lower-output and gasoline variants.
  • The 0.2-liter difference between the 1.9-liter initial fill and the 1.7-liter refill on the shared transaxle configurations reflects the volume of fluid that typically remains trapped in passages, the torque input shaft area, or other cavities after a standard drain procedure.
  • All configurations across the 2011-2015 model range carry a service check interval of 40,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. The dual-trigger structure means time elapsed can prompt a check even before the mileage threshold is reached.
  • The 2.0 TDI (103 kW) engine appears across two overlapping year ranges, 2011-2013 and 2013-2014, with identical capacity and interval specifications in both entries. The year 2013 appears in both ranges, reflecting a mid-cycle production overlap for that engine output level.
  • The 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine also spans two consecutive year ranges, 2011-2013 and 2013-2015, each with the same 1.9-liter initial fill, 1.7-liter refill, and 40,000-mile or 24-month check interval under normal use conditions.

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