Volkswagen (VW) Touareg, 7P6 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Touareg, 7P6 (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 10,4-12,8 liters for initial fill. Service intervals include a check at 40000 miles and a change at 80000 miles. The data covers 3 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) (2015-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI Hybrid (245 kW) (2014-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1
Touareg 3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW) (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4-12,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 0C8 8/1

Additional Notes

  • The automatic transmission fluid capacity across all three powertrain configurations in the Volkswagen Touareg 7P6 is listed as an initial fill range of 10.4-12.8 liters, which is a notably wide spread of 2.4 liters between the minimum and maximum values.
  • An initial fill figure, as opposed to a service or drain-and-fill figure, represents the total fluid volume required when filling a dry or fully overhauled transmission, meaning the actual amount needed during a routine fluid change is typically lower due to residual fluid remaining in the torque converter and valve body.
  • The 3.0 V6 TDI (176 kW), covering model years 2015-2017, shares the same 10.4-12.8 liter initial fill capacity and the same check and change intervals as the gasoline-powered variants, despite being a diesel engine with different torque and thermal characteristics.
  • The 3.0 V6 TFSI Hybrid (245 kW), covering 2014-2015, carries the same transmission fluid capacity range and service intervals as the non-hybrid configurations, indicating no differentiation in fluid service requirements for the hybrid drivetrain within these specifications.
  • All three configurations share a fluid check interval of 40,000 miles under normal use conditions, which serves as an intermediate inspection point before the full change interval is reached.
  • The fluid change interval for all listed configurations is 80,000 miles under normal use conditions, placing the first scheduled change at a relatively high mileage figure consistent with long-life automatic transmission fluid formulations.
  • The 3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW) spans the full 2014-2017 model year range covered by these specifications and carries identical capacity and interval figures to the other two powertrains, reflecting a uniform transmission service schedule across the lineup for normal use conditions.

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