2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI

2.0L TDI I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•diesel•CKRA•turbo

Repairs0 Labor492 Torque1601 Fluid7 DTC1755 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls11

Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI 2.0L TDI I4 · FWD

Fluid Type

VW G 055 540 A2 ATF

Spec: VW G 055 540 A2

Capacity

7.6qt

7.19 L

Drain & Refill

4.2 qt

3.97 L

Change Interval

40,000 mi

64,360 km

Data quality

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Notes

09G 6-speed DSG/automatic. Pan drop ~4.2qt. Mechatronic sleeve adds fluid if serviced

Other fluid systems on this vehicle

A/C Refrigerant

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