Volkswagen (VW) Passat B5, 3B (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Passat B5, 3B (EU) manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 2,25 to 3,4 liters. Service intervals include checks at 30000 km, 12 months/ 30000 km, and 35000 km. The data covers 31 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)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 2.0 TDI (100 kW) (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 2.5 V6 TDI (120 kW) (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 35000 km
  • Code: 01E, 0A2 6/1
Passat 2.5 V6 TDI (132 kW) 4Motion (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 35000 km
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 2.0 20V (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Passat W8 (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 1.6 (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 1.8 20V Turbo (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Passat 1.9 TDI (74 kW) (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 1.9 TDI (96 kW) (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 1.9 TDI (96 kW) 4Motion (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 2.0 (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Passat 2.0 4Motion (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,75 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Passat 2.3 V5 (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 2.3 V5 4Motion (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,75 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Passat 2.5 V6 TDI (110 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 35000 km
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 2.5 V6 TDI (110 kW) 4Motion (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 35000 km
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 2.8 V6 4Motion (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 2.5 V6 TDI (110 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 2.5 V6 TDI (110 kW) 4Motion (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 1.9 TDI (85 kW) (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 01E 6/1
Passat 1.9 TDI (85 kW) 4Motion (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,75 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Passat 2.3 VR5 Syncro/4Motion (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,75 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Passat 1.9 TDI (81 kW) 4Motion (1997-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,75 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Passat 1.6 (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 1.8 20V (1996-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Passat 1.8 20V Turbo (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Passat 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 2.3 VR5 (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 012 5/1
Passat 2.8 VR6 Syncro/4Motion (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 012 5/1

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