Volkswagen (VW) Phaeton, 3D (EU)
Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Volkswagen Phaeton, 3D (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,2 liters. Service intervals consist of a check every 48 months or 60000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Phaeton 3.2 V6 (2002-2005) |
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| Phaeton 3.2 V6 4Motion (2002-2009) |
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Additional Notes
- The Volkswagen Phaeton 3D manual transmission fluid capacity of 2.2 liters applies to a transaxle configuration, meaning the transmission and drive axle share a single integrated housing rather than being separate units.
- The 3.2 V6 (2002-2005) and the 3.2 V6 4Motion (2002-2009) both carry an identical 2.2-liter transaxle fill capacity, despite the 4Motion variant incorporating all-wheel-drive hardware.
- A 2.2-liter figure in a transaxle context represents a service fill volume, which is the amount of fluid required during a routine drain-and-refill procedure rather than a complete overhaul capacity that would account for all internal passages and a dry unit.
- The specified check interval of 48 months or 60,000 km applies under normal use conditions for both the 3.2 V6 and the 3.2 V6 4Motion, meaning the interval is not shortened for more demanding driving patterns in either configuration.
- A check interval rather than a mandatory change interval indicates the fluid level and condition are to be inspected at 48 months or 60,000 km, with action taken only if the fluid is found to be degraded or low, rather than replaced on a fixed schedule regardless of condition.