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

We analyzed official data on Volkswagen Phaeton engine oil for 1 generation and 14 modifications produced from 2002 to 2016 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The Phaeton Generations
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Phaeton 3D (2002-2016)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Phaeton 3.0 TDI (165 kW) 8,3 L 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30
Phaeton 3.0 TDI (171 kW) 8,3 L 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30
Phaeton 3.0 TDI (176 kW) DPF 8,3 L 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30
Phaeton 3.0 TDI (176 kW) 8,3 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-40, 5W-30
Phaeton 3.0 TDI (180 kW) 8,3 L 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30
Phaeton 3.0 V6 (184 kW) 6,2 L 15000 km/ 12 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Phaeton 3.2 V6 6 L 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Phaeton 3.6 V6 6,2 L 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Phaeton 4.2 5V (246 kW) 7,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-40, 5W-30
Phaeton 4.2 V8 7,5 L 30000 km/ 24 months 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Phaeton 5.0 V10 TDI 10 L 30000 km/ 24 months -
Phaeton 6.0 W12 (309 kW) 11,8 L 10000 miles/ 12 months 5W-40, 5W-30
Phaeton 6.0 W12 (309 kW) 11,8 L (service fill) 30000 km/ 24 months 10W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
Phaeton 6.0 W12 (331 kW) 12,5 L 30000 km/ 24 months 10W-40, 5W-40, 5W-30
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