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Volkswagen Jetta oil type
2019–2026 U.S. Jetta 1.4T / 1.5T: usually 0W-20 VW 508 00. Older 1.8T / 2.0T: VW 502 00. GLI follows the GTI family — check the cap.
Updated 2026-09-17 · Platinum Volkswagen, Hicksville, NY
| Jetta (U.S.) | VW spec | Viscosity |
|---|---|---|
| ~2011–2018 1.8T / 2.0T | 502 00 | 5W-40 (or 5W-30 with 502) |
| 2019–2021 1.4T | 508 00 | 0W-20 |
| 2022–2026 1.5T (S/SE/Sport/SEL) | 508 00 | 0W-20 |
| GLI (2.0T) | 502 00 or 508 00 by year | Do not copy the regular Jetta blindly |
2019 Jetta oil type is a high-volume search. U.S. 1.4 TSI: 0W-20, VW 508 00. Capacity is in the 4.5–5.0 quart neighborhood with filter — pour short and read the dipstick.
- 2019 VW Jetta oil type?
- Typical 1.4T: 0W-20 meeting VW 508 00.
- Can I use the same oil as a Tiguan?
- If both caps say 508 00 0W-20, yes. Filter and drain torque are still model-specific.
Education, not a work order. Specs vary by VIN. Owner’s manual and a quote from Platinum Volkswagen LLC win arguments. Schedule service.