Engine Oil - Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual

Filling capacity
Depending on vehicle equipment, the windshield
washer fluid reservoir holds between 3.1–5.2 quarts
(3–5 liters).
WARNING
Never mix antifreeze or similar additives into the
windshield washer reservoir. This could produce an
oily film on the windshield, which would consider-
ably reduce visibility.
·
Use clear water (not distilled water) with
a cleaning solution recommended by Volkswa-
gen.
·
If necessary, blend with a suitable windshield
washer fluid antifreeze agent.
NOTICE
·
Never mix cleaning solutions recommended by
Volkswagen with other cleaning agents. If you do,
this could cause sediments or other by-products
that can clog the windshield washer nozzles.
·
When changing or topping off fluids, make sure
that you pour the fluids into the correct reser-
voirs. Adding the wrong type of operating fluids
will cause serious malfunctions and engine dam-
age.

Engine oil

Introduction
WARNING
Improper handling of engine oil can cause severe
burns and other serious injuries.
Engine oil specifications
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice
The engine oil used must conform to exact specifi-
cations.
Using the proper engine oil is important for the
functionality and service life of the engine. Your en-
gine was factory-filled with a high-quality multi-
grade oil which can usually be used throughout the
entire year.
Engine oils are constantly being improved. Author-
ized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen
Service Facilities are always up-to-date regarding
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Always wear eye protection.
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Engine oil is poisonous and must be stored out
of the reach of children.
·
Store engine oil only in the closed original con-
tainer. This also applies to used oil until dispos-
al.
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To reduce the risk of poisoning, never drain the
oil into empty food or beverage containers that
might mislead someone into drinking from
them.
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Continuous contact with used engine oil is
harmful to your skin. Always protect your skin
by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
·
Engine oil becomes extremely hot when the en-
gine is running and can cause severe burns. Al-
ways let the engine cool down to the touch.
spilled operating fluids and dispose of them properly
in accordance with applicable environmental laws
and regulations.
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new developments and changes. Volkswagen there-
fore recommends that you have the engine oil
changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Engine oil quality is based not only on requirements
for engines and exhaust treatment systems, but also
on fuel quality. Engine oil comes into contact with
fuel and fuel residue in all internal combustion en-
gines, causing engine oil to age and its lubricating
qualities to deteriorate.
Like all other operating fluids, engine oil can
pollute the environment. Collect leaked or
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