For 2010 Passat Variant Wagon B7 Volkswagen recommends to use: VW 502 00, VW 504 00, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-30, and SAE 5W-40 and genuine OEM consumables with following part numbers: G052171A2, and G 052 512 A2. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
expand_more1.4 TSI EcoFuel with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 220 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2010.8–2014.12)
0AJ gearbox
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2010.8–2014.12)
02S gearbox
0AJ gearbox
expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 4400 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2010.8–2014.12)
02S gearbox
expand_more2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4200 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.8–2013.1)
02Q gearbox
Volkswagen recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2010 Passat Variant Wagon.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2010 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2010 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon generations
In 2010 Volkswagen offered 4 generations of the Passat Variant Wagon. Fluid and lubricant specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.