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

Coolant capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Phaeton 3D (USA / CAN) coolant capacity ranges from 9 to 17 liters. Service intervals require a check every 20000 miles. The data covers 3 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
  • Filter capacity 17 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Phaeton 4.2 5V (246 kW) (2003-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Phaeton 6.0 W12 (309 kW) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Filter capacity 17 liter
  • Check 20000 miles

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 5V (246 kW), covering model years 2003-2006, carries a cooling system capacity of 9 liters, which represents the total volume of coolant the system holds during a standard service fill.
  • The 6.0 W12 (309 kW) engine carries a filter capacity of 17 liters, nearly double the figure associated with the 4.2 5V, reflecting the substantially larger displacement and more complex cooling demands of a W12 configuration.
  • A filter capacity value, as seen in the W12 rows, typically refers to the total volume measured with the cooling filter or expansion components included, distinguishing it from a basic system fill figure.
  • The 6.0 W12 (309 kW) appears across two separate specification entries: one covering 2002-2005 and another covering 2005-2006, both sharing an identical filter capacity of 17 liters and a 20,000-mile check interval under normal use conditions.
  • All three configurations share a 20,000-mile coolant check interval under normal use conditions, applying uniformly across both the 4.2 5V and the 6.0 W12 engine variants within the Phaeton 3D lineup for the USA and CAN markets.

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