NHTSA ID Number: 10133344
Manufacturer Communication Number: V171701 2012855
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-16
Summary
17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen
Oil Quality Standards
Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
All
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Year
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Trans. Code
VIN Range From
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17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to
updated oil standards lists to current specifications.
Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards VW 502 00/503 00/504 00/505 00/505 01/ 507 00
/ 508 00 and 509 00 (US ONLY)
Technical Background
Information only.
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
See attachment for a list of the “Worldwide” engine oils which currently meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
VW 502 00/503 00/504 00/505 00/505 01 507 00 508 00 and 509 00.
Quick Reference Guide
VW Standard
All engines
VW 502 00 / 503 00 / 504 00 / 505 00 / 505 01 /
508 00 / 509 00
Diesel Engines
VW Standard
Pumpe-Düse
VW 502 00 / 505 01 or 507 00
Common-Rail, with Diesel Particulate Filter
VW 504 00 / 507 00
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Technical Bulletin
Tip:
SOME ENGINE OILS LISTED ON THE ATTACHMENT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THE NORTH
AMERICAN MARKET. Please refer to the specific Vehicle Owner’s Manual, published Technical Bulletins and
Fluid Capacity Charts to select the appropriate oil required for each Volkswagen vehicle.
Warranty
Information only.
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
No Special Tools required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.
Document Control Revision Table
Instance Number
Published Date
Version Number
Reason For Update
2012855/18
7/5/17
V171701
Update oil quality standard
lists.
2012855/1
4/12/05
V170501
Original publication.
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