For 2011 Tiguan First generation facelift Volkswagen recommends to use: VW 502 00, VW 504 00, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, and SAE 5W-40. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
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With fixed maintenance interval
VW 502 00
With flexible maintenance interval
VW 504 00
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expand_more2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.11–)
VW 507 00
SAE 5W-30
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 2750 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.5–)
VW 507 00
SAE 5W-30
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.3–)
Volkswagen recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2011 Tiguan.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan 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 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan generations
In 2011 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Tiguan. Fluid and lubricant specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.