Recommended Engine Oil for the Volkswagen Beetle. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on Volkswagen Beetle engine oil for 6 generations and 37 modifications produced from 1996 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The Beetle Generations
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Beetle 5C8 (2016-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Beetle Convertible 1.8 TSI (125 kW) 5,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TFSI 5,7 L Check 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-20
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (155 kW) 5,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-40, 5W-30

Beetle 5C2 (2016-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Beetle 1.8 TSI (125 kW) 5,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TFSI (130 kW) 5,7 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-20
Beetle 2.0 TSI (155 kW) 5,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-40, 5W-30

Beetle 5C (2011-2019)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Beetle 1.2 TSI 3,9 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 1.2 TSI 3,9-4 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 1.4 TSI (110 kW) 4 L (service fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 1.4 TSI (110 kW) 4 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 1.4 TSI (118 kW) 3,6 L (service fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 1.4 TSI (118 kW) 3,6 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-20, 5W-40, 0W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 1.4 TSI (118 kW) 3,6 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 1.6 TDI (77 kW) 4,3 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30
Beetle 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology 4,3 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30
Beetle 1.8 TSI (125 kW) 5,5 L (service fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TDI (103 kW) 4,3 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 kW) 5,5 L (service fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 kW) 4,7 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TDI (81 kW) 4,7 L 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TSI (147 kW) 4,7 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TSI (155 kW) CPLA 5,5 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TSI (155 kW) CPPA 5,5 L (service fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TSI (162 kW) 5,7 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.5 MPI (125 kW) Filter capacity 5,8 L (service fill) - 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.5 MPI (125 kW) 5,8-6 L (service fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
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Beetle 5C7 (2012-2016)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Beetle 2.0 TDI (103 kW) 5C7 4,3 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 kW) 5C7 5,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TSI (155 kW) 5C7 5,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.5 (125 kW) 5C7 6 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-40, 5W-30

Beetle 5C1 (2011-2016)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Beetle 1.8 TSI 5,5 L (service fill) 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 kW) 5,5 L (service fill) 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TDI 4,3 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TSI (147 kW) Filter capacity 4,7 L (service fill) - 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.0 TSI (155 kW) 5,5 L (service fill) 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Beetle 2.5 6 L (service fill) 10000 miles/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30

Beetle Beetle (1996-2003)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Beetle 1.6i 1B1 3,2 L 2500 km/ 12 months 10W-40, 15W-40
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