Volkswagen (VW) Phaeton, 3D (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Phaeton, 3D (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 9,8 liters. Service intervals include checking at 20000 miles or 24 months and changing at 40000 miles or 80000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Phaeton 6.0 W12 (309 kW) (2005-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 01L (ZF 5HP24A) 5/1
Phaeton 4.2 5V (246 kW) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 09L (ZF 6HP26A) 6/1
Phaeton 4.2 5V (246 kW) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 09L (ZF 6HP26A) 6/1
Phaeton 6.0 W12 (309 kW) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 01L (ZF 5HP24A) 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Phaeton 3D automatic transmission carries an initial fill capacity of 9.8 liters across all listed engine configurations, from the 4.2 5V to the 6.0 W12.
  • An initial fill capacity reflects the fluid volume required when the transmission is first filled at the factory or after a complete rebuild, rather than the smaller partial volume typically involved in a routine service drain and refill.
  • The 4.2 5V (246 kW) variant covering 2003-2006 specifies a check interval of 20,000 miles under normal use conditions, with no fluid change interval listed for normal use.
  • Under severe use conditions, the Phaeton 4.2 5V (246 kW) carries a fluid change interval of 80,000 miles, which is notably longer than the change interval specified for the W12 under normal use.
  • The 6.0 W12 (309 kW) in both the 2002-2005 and 2005-2006 model year entries share identical automatic transmission fluid specifications: a 20,000-mile or 24-month check interval combined with a 40,000-mile change interval, both under normal use conditions.
  • The W12 specifications include a time-based check threshold of 24 months alongside the mileage-based 20,000-mile interval, meaning whichever limit is reached first would apply in normal use service planning.
  • The 4.2 5V and 6.0 W12 configurations share the same 9.8-liter initial fill capacity despite differing in engine displacement, cylinder count, and power output, indicating the same automatic transmission unit was used across both engine variants.

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