Volkswagen (VW) Touareg, 7P5 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Touareg, 7P5 (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3,5 to 12,8 liters. Service intervals include a check at 40000 miles and a change at 80000 miles. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI (176 kW) (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI (176 kW) (2013-2014)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI Hybrid (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Service fill)
  • Filter capacity 10,4-12,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI Hybrid (2013-2014)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Service fill)
  • Filter capacity 10,4-12,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.6 V6 FSI (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.6 V6 FSI (2013-2014)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI (165 kW) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI (165 kW) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI Hybrid (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Service fill)
  • Filter capacity 10,4-12,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI Hybrid (2010-2012)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Service fill)
  • Filter capacity 10,4-12,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.6 V6 FSI (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.6 V6 FSI (2010-2012)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all engine variants of the Volkswagen Touareg 7P5 covered here, the automatic transmission fluid capacity is listed as a range of 10.4–12.8 liters. A range rather than a fixed value reflects the nature of automatic transmission servicing, where the exact amount of fluid accepted depends on how completely the old fluid drains and whether the torque converter is fully emptied.
  • The 3.0 V6 TFSI Hybrid distinguishes between two separate capacity figures: a service fill of 3.5–4 liters and a dry fill of 10.4–12.8 liters. The service fill applies when fluid is being exchanged during a routine service with the transmission remaining in the vehicle and retaining residual fluid, while the dry fill represents the total system capacity from a fully drained or rebuilt state.
  • For the 3.0 V6 TDI and 3.6 V6 FSI variants, no separate service fill and dry fill distinction appears in the specifications. A single capacity range of 10.4–12.8 liters is listed for both normal and severe use conditions across the 2010-2014 model years.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 3.0 V6 TDI (165 kW) produced in 2010-2012 calls for a fluid check at 40,000 miles rather than a full fluid change. A check interval indicates the fluid level and condition are inspected at that mileage without a mandatory drain and refill being required.
  • The output of the 3.0 V6 TDI engine increased from 165 kW in the 2010-2012 period to 176 kW in 2013-2014, yet the automatic transmission fluid capacity and service intervals remain identical between the two power outputs, with a check at 40,000 miles under normal use and a change at 80,000 miles under severe use.
  • Under severe use conditions, all engine variants across the full 2010-2014 span share a fluid change interval of 80,000 miles. Severe use typically refers to operating conditions such as frequent towing, trailer hauling, repeated stop-and-go driving, or sustained high-load operation, all of which accelerate fluid degradation.
  • The 3.0 V6 TFSI Hybrid under severe use conditions carries both a check interval at 40,000 miles and a change interval at 80,000 miles. The presence of both intervals for the same use condition means the fluid is inspected at the midpoint before the mandatory change mileage is reached.
  • Under normal use, the 3.0 V6 TFSI Hybrid for both 2010-2012 and 2013-2014 lists only a check at 40,000 miles with no change interval specified, which mirrors the pattern seen in the TDI and FSI variants under the same condition.

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