Oil specification

Volkswagen Polo

1.0 TSI (DLAA) · 2018–2024 · Petrol

Viscosity grade

0W-20

A very thin 0W-20 specified for fuel economy. Using 5W-30 here will raise oil temperatures and is not approved.

Oil capacity

4.0 litres

Including filter change. Fill to the dipstick, not to the litre.

Service interval

Up to 18,600 miles or 24 months

Whichever comes first.

Required approvals — the oil must carry at least one

VW 508 00

ACEA C5

508 00 is not backwards compatible. Do not use it in older engines calling for 504 00, and do not substitute it here.

Oils that meet this specification

Every product listed carries the approvals above. Prices indicative.

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Next steps

When should I change it?

How your driving pattern changes the interval.

What does this approval mean?

Read the approval codes on the back label.

How do I change it myself?

Step-by-step guides and common mistakes.

Specification sourced from manufacturer service documentation for this engine code. Where a vehicle has been modified, rebuilt or is running an extended interval on a non-standard oil, check the service book before topping up. How we source this