{"id":396,"date":"2026-06-08T08:09:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2009-volkswagen-touareg-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T08:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:09:24","slug":"2009-volkswagen-touareg-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2009-volkswagen-touareg-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2009 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L TDI Diesel Maintenance Guide: Oil & Fluid Specs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What oil does a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg with the 3.0L 6-cylinder (Engine Code CATA B) diesel engine requires a 5W-30 viscosity oil. For a standard service including a filter change, the capacity is 8.8 quarts. AMSOIL recommends using AMSOIL 5W-30 LS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (AELQT-EA<\/a>) to meet the unique demands of this European diesel engine.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup for your 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L TDI, the following products are recommended for optimal maintenance:<\/p>\n

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Component<\/th>\nAMSOIL Product Name<\/th>\nProduct Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Oil<\/td>\n5W-30 LS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a><\/td>\nAELQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant<\/td>\nPassenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant (Concentrate)<\/td>\nPropylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Transmission<\/td>\nSignature Series Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATFPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Transmission<\/td>\nOE Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTFQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front Differential<\/td>\n75W-90 Long Life 100% Synthetic Gear Lube<\/a><\/td>\nFGRQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear Differential<\/td>\n75W-90 Long Life 100% Synthetic Gear Lube<\/a><\/td>\nFGRQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brake Fluid<\/td>\nDOT 3 and DOT 4 100% Synthetic Brake Fluid<\/td>\nBFLVCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note:<\/strong> No specific AMSOIL oil filter<\/a>, air filter, or transfer case lubricant recommendations were provided in the source data.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Specifications & Details<\/h2>\n

What is the engine oil viscosity and capacity?<\/h3>\n

The 3.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine requires a 5W-30 viscosity grade for all temperatures. When performing an oil change with a new filter, the total capacity is 8.8 quarts.<\/p>\n

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Specification<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Viscosity<\/td>\n5W-30 (All TEMPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n8.8 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Lookup Oil Grade<\/td>\nSEO77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Filling Procedure:<\/strong> Add 0.5L (0.5 qt) less than the capacity shown, start the engine, and let it run until operating temperature is approximately 60\u00b0C (140\u00b0F). Switch the engine off, wait 3 minutes, check the dipstick, and fill to the full mark as indicated. Note that this amount may vary by model.<\/p>\n

Drain Plug Torque Specifications<\/h3>\n

Correct torque is essential to prevent leaks or damage to the oil pan:<\/p>\n