Oil isn’t just oil: VW engine oil guarantees outstanding performance

Far more than just standard

Innovations that are continuously optimised to push the boundaries of engine performance, while simultaneously surpassing standard approvals and specifications: our high performance engine oils.

Volkswagen Genuine High Performance Engine Oil LongLife III

Extends the change intervals: Specially developed for your engine

Tailor-made for your Volkswagen:
For approved engines with VW standard 504.00 and 507.00.
Saves fuel:
More efficient thanks to less friction – and extends the engine service life.
Extends the change intervals:
Thanks to long-term stability, reduced ash content and viscosity index 5W-30 – also applies to diesel vehicles with a particulate filter.
Needs no other additives:
The additives keep the engine clean and prevent a build up of sludge.

Example of the composition of a LongLife oil

1% wear protection
3% additive components
3% active cleansing additives
5% absorbent additives
10% flow improver
78% synthetic base oil

Visualization of the composition of a LongLife oil with wear protection, additive components, active cleansing additives, absorbent additives, flow improver and synthetic base oil

Volkswagen Genuine Fuel Economy Engine Oil LongLife IV

Unmistakeable: Thanks to the unique green colour of the oil

Oil isn’t just oil: LongLife IV meets all requirements of the new generations of petrol and diesel engines that feature particulate filters with extended service intervals.

Tailor-made for your Volkswagen:
For approved engines with VW standard 508.00 and 509.00.
Protects your engine:
Due to a reduced ash content and viscosity index 0W-20, which the right consistency even at low temperatures.
Needs no other additives:
The additives keep the engine clean and prevent a build up of sludge.
Suitable for short-distance drivers:
Thanks to less friction and reduced oil resistance in the engine.

Our genuine oil

So your Volkswagen withstands extreme pressure, every day.

Time for an oil change? The service interval display in the main display will remind you

A VW service employee makes an oil change in flexible or fixed service on a VW car

Your owner’s manual will inform you when it’s time for an oil change. There are two types of interval when it comes to changing the engine oil:

Flexible service:
According to the service interval display, but at the latest after two years or 30,000 km.
Fixed service:
Every 15,000 km, but at least once a year.

Important: A high number of short distances and cold starts may reduce the time between the intervals.

Go to Statutory audit and inspection

Why change the oil?

Should the filter be changed at the same time as the oil?

Which is the right engine oil?

An engine oil that is perfectly matched to your Volkswagen.

A look at the owner’s manual

Where can I find the oil standard for my car?

Compare the specification in your owner’s manual with the labelling on the engine oil bottle (VW standard).

A film of lubricant must be guaranteed, even when subject to extreme outside and engine temperatures. The service wallet will help you find the right engine oil. Only use oil that has been approved by the manufacturer so your engine stays clean, acidic combustion products are neutralised and the build up of sludge is prevented.

Go to owner’s manual

Which engine oils can I mix?

What is the purpose of the manufacturer specifications for oil?

Warning lights for engine oil

Even the best engine oil needs the correct fill level to protect your engine. Too little oil: Metal rubs on metal and may damage the engine. Too much oil: It can get into the combustion chamber and damage the catalytic converter. So make sure you check the oil level on a regular basis.

Engine oil level too low or engine oil level faulty

Illuminated:
Engine oil level is too low. Switch off the engine and check the oil level.
Flashing:
Engine oil system faulty. Visit a specialist and have the engine oil sensor checked.

Engine oil pressure too low

Switch off the engine and measure the oil level.
Are the lights still flashing?
To avoid any damages, switch off the engine immediately and seek assistance from a specialised company.

Perfect for taking on longer journeys: the 1 l container from Volkswagen. Simply stowed away in the luggage compartment. It’s especially important to have 1 l of the right grade in the car when you head off on holiday, as LongLife III oils according to the VW standards 504.00 or 507.00 and LongLife IV oils according to the VW standards 508.00 and 509.00 are not available everywhere.

The high-quality additives in the container are your engine’s essential vitamins and minerals. When kept in its original container, the engine oil can be safely stored for at least four years.

Always have 1 l of oil on hand

Measuring the oil level correctly

Driving with too low an oil level puts the engine at risk – too much engine oil is just as damaging. Read here how to correctly measure the oil level.

01

Warm up your Volkswagen by driving at least 10 km.

Illustration of a VW car and the advice to drive ten kilometers

02

Park your car on a flat surface and switch off the engine. Leave it to stand for two minutes so the warm engine oil can collect in the oil pan.

Illustration of a VW car and the advice to switch off the engine

03

Open the bonnet and remove the oil dipstick.

Illustration of a VW car with open bonnet and the advice to remove the oil dipstick

04

Clean the oil dipstick with a lint-free cloth.

Illustration of an oil dipstick and the advice to clean it

05

Finally, insert the dipstick in the measuring opening slowly to prevent the oil from sloshing around.

Illustration of an oil dipstick and the advice to insert it in the measuring opening

06

Carefully remove the oil dipstick and read the oil level: The oil film must be between the min. and max. markings. If it is, you can completely reinsert the oil dipstick and carry on driving. If not, you should either refill the engine oil or contact your specialised company.

Illustration of different oil levels and their assessments

Engine oil viscosity FAQs

What does viscosity mean?

How do I read the viscosity?

You can read everything you need to know about the viscosity of engine oil under the SAE classification of the Society of Automotive Engineers. It tells you how viscous the engine oil is in cold or warm temperatures, in winter or in summer.

The classification for cold temperatures is made up of a number and a W for winter – e.g. 5W. The number tells you the sub-zero temperatures (in degrees) to which the engine oil retains good flow properties. The higher the number, the more viscous the oil.

The classification for warm temperatures is just a number. It indicates how quickly the engine oil circulates at 100 °C, so how thin it is.

Most modern engine oils are designed for use in every season, i.e. all-year or multigrade oils. For example, an oil with a classification of 5W-30 is suitable for an outside temperature range of -35 °C (5W) to +30 °C (-30).

At what sub-zero temperatures does the engine oil still have good flow properties?

The number before the W tells you the sub-zero temperatures to which the engine oil remains so liquid that it is still easy to pump. The lower the value, the better the oil circulation in cold temperatures. An SAE 0W engine oil is thinner in cold temperatures, circulates more effectively and lubricates the engine quicker than an SAE 25W engine oil.

The SAE classification for pure winter oil consists only of a number and a W.

SAE classifications and the temperature at which the engine oil can still flow:

-40 °C/SAE 0W
-35 °C/SAE 5W
-30 °C/SAE 10W
-25 °C/SAE 15W
-20 °C/SAE 20W
-15 °C/SAE 25W

How quickly does an engine oil circulate at 100 °C?

The smaller the number after the W, the thinner the engine oil at 100 °C. This means that, for example an SAE 16 engine oil (kinematic viscosity of 5.6 mm² per s) achieves a greater spread across a surface in one second than a viscous engine oil with SAE 60 (kinematic viscosity of 21.9 mm² per s).

In addition: The slower an engine oil’s circulation, the more stable its film of lubricant.

The SAE classification for pure summer oils is a single number – e.g. SAE 20.

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Oil isn’t just oil: Volkswagen Genuine Engine Oil guarantees a top performance