Volkswagen (VW) Passat CC, 357 (USA / CAN)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Passat CC, 357 (USA / CAN) requires brake fluid with a capacity of 1,2 liters. Service intervals consist of 24 months and 36 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Passat CC 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
Passat CC 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) (2010-2011)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Change 36 months
Passat CC 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (206 kW) (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
Passat CC 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (206 kW) (2010-2011)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Change 36 months
Passat CC 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
Passat CC 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) (2009-2010)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Change 36 months
Passat CC 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (206 kW) (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
Passat CC 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (206 kW) (2009-2010)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Change 36 months

Additional Notes

  • Both the 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) and the 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (206 kW) share a brake fluid capacity of 1.2 liters across all listed model year ranges, indicating a consistent hydraulic system volume between the two engine configurations.
  • The Volkswagen Passat CC, 357 (USA / CAN) 2.0 TFSI specifies the hydraulic system as serving both brake and clutch functions, while the 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion lists only the hydraulic brake system, reflecting a difference in drivetrain and transmission setup between the two variants.
  • Under normal use conditions, both engine variants across the 2009-2011 period carry a brake fluid change interval of 24 months, which is a time-based replacement schedule rather than a mileage-based one, consistent with how brake fluid degrades primarily through moisture absorption over time.
  • A first change only interval of 36 months is specified alongside the standard 24-month normal use interval for all configurations, meaning the initial fluid change after the vehicle enters service is extended by 12 months compared to subsequent regular changes.
  • The 1.2-liter capacity figure applies to a service fill of the hydraulic system rather than a full overhaul volume, representing the amount of fluid needed during a routine change or top-up of the brake circuit.
  • The 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 model year groupings for both the 2.0 TFSI and the 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion carry identical capacity and interval values within their respective use conditions, showing no specification change across those overlapping production periods.

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