How many quarts of oil does the Jetta take? My 2002 Jetta TDI took 4 quarts, my local VW dealer charged me for 5 quarts on my 2004 Jetta TDI. Was there a change made in the oil capacity ? Best, Rob
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2004 Jetta TDI Oil Change Question
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Jim B.
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WIth filter change isnt it something like 4.7 quarts? Seems this discussion came up a few weeks ago with someone whining about having some leftover oil in a quart that he just couldnt handle.
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I'll bet that Jets TDI took more like 4.X quarts. VW is just rounding up.
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The *total capacity* is 4.something quarts. However, the VW instructions say to put 4 qts in, and check the level, adding if necessary. Whenever they put in more than 4 qts it's likely they've overfilled it. Quite a bit of oil stays in the engine - sticking to the metal surfaces, etc.
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Jim B.
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The fill is between 4.5 & 4.7 quarts. So that's why you were charged for
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