Volkswagen (VW) Taigo, CS1 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Taigo, CS1 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,1 to 2,3 liters. Service intervals require a check every 24 months or 30000 km. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Taigo 1.0 TSI (70 kW) (2024- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Code: 0DF (MQ200) 5/1
Taigo 1.0 TSI (70 kW) PF (2024- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Code: 0DF (MQ200) 5/1
Taigo 1.0 TSI (85 kW) PF (2024- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Code: 0AJ (MQ200) 6/1
Taigo 1.0 TSI (70 kW) PF (2021-2024)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 0DF (MQ200) 5/1
Taigo 1.0 TSI (81 kW) PF (2021-2024)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 0AJ (MQ200) 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Taigo CS1 manual transaxle fluid capacity splits into two distinct values depending on engine output: 2.1 liters for the 70 kW variants and 2.3 liters for the higher-output 81 kW and 85 kW variants.
  • A transaxle combines the transmission and drive axle into a single housing, meaning the 2.1-liter and 2.3-liter figures represent the total fluid volume for that integrated unit rather than a standalone gearbox.
  • The 1.0 TSI (81 kW) PF covering 2021-2024 carries a 2.3-liter capacity, placing it in the same capacity class as the later 85 kW PF variant introduced from 2024 onward, despite the difference in rated power output.
  • The 1.0 TSI (70 kW) PF for 2021-2024 and the 1.0 TSI (81 kW) PF for the same period both specify a check interval of 24 months or 30,000 km under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The 24-month/30,000 km interval is a fluid level check specification, not a drain-and-fill replacement interval, meaning the service action at that point is inspection rather than a full fluid exchange.
  • The 70 kW variants introduced from 2024 onward and the 85 kW PF from 2024 onward carry only a capacity figure with no check interval listed in the specifications, distinguishing them from the 2021-2024 entries where an interval is explicitly stated.
  • Across all five configurations, the manual transaxle fluid service is classified under normal use conditions, with no severe-use interval variation present in the specifications.

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