Oil specification

Volkswagen Golf

2.0 TDI (DBGC) · 2013–2020 · Diesel

Viscosity grade

5W-30

507 00 Longlife diesel oil, low ash for the particulate filter.

Oil capacity

4.3 litres

Including filter change. Fill to the dipstick, not to the litre.

Service interval

Up to 18,600 miles or 24 months

Whichever comes first.

Required approvals — the oil must carry at least one

VW 507 00

ACEA C3

507 00 is mandatory on DPF-equipped TDI engines. A 505 01 oil is not a substitute.

Oils that meet this specification

Every product listed carries the approvals above. Prices indicative.

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Next steps

When should I change it?

How your driving pattern changes the interval.

What does this approval mean?

Read the approval codes on the back label.

How do I change it myself?

Step-by-step guides and common mistakes.

Specification sourced from manufacturer service documentation for this engine code. Where a vehicle has been modified, rebuilt or is running an extended interval on a non-standard oil, check the service book before topping up. How we source this