Volkswagen (VW) Passat, A33 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Passat, A33 (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3 to 7,2 liters. Service intervals include checks at 20000 miles or 24 months, and changes at 40000 or 80000 miles. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Passat 2.0 TFSI, A33 (2017-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09G 6/1
Passat 1.8 TSI (125 kW), A33 (2015-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09G 6/1
Passat 3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW), A33 (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,9-7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: DSG 02E 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Passat A33 1.8 TSI (125 kW) covering 2015-2017 and the 2.0 TFSI covering 2017-2019 share identical automatic transaxle fluid capacities: 7 liters for the initial fill and 3 liters for the refill.
  • An initial fill capacity of 7 liters, as seen in both four-cylinder configurations, reflects the total fluid volume required when filling a dry or overhauled transmission, including fluid retained within the torque converter and valve body passages.
  • The refill capacity of 3 liters in the 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TFSI configurations represents roughly 43% of the initial fill volume, which is typical of a partial drain-and-fill service where residual fluid remains in the torque converter.
  • The 3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW) A33, spanning 2015-2018, carries a slightly different initial fill range of 6.9 to 7.2 liters rather than a fixed value, reflecting manufacturing tolerances in the semi-automatic transaxle assembly.
  • The 3.6 V6 FSI refill capacity of 5.2 liters is notably higher than the 3-liter refill specified for the four-cylinder variants, indicating a greater fluid exchange volume per service event in the semi-automatic transaxle design.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TFSI automatic transaxles carry a fluid change interval of 80,000 miles, while the 3.6 V6 FSI semi-automatic transaxle specifies a change interval of 40,000 miles under the same normal use condition.
  • The 40,000-mile change interval on the 3.6 V6 FSI is half the interval assigned to the four-cylinder automatic configurations, reflecting a more frequent service requirement tied to the semi-automatic transaxle classification.
  • All three configurations share a fluid check interval of 20,000 miles or 24 months under normal use, regardless of engine displacement or transaxle type.

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