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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta takes 5W-40 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.7 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 19mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the VW 06A115561B, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 6 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (VW 06A115561B) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-40 Full Synthetic as specified by Volkswagen — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls6 07V442000
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
09V164000
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHES FROM THE GEARBOX.
10V621000
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
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Technical Service Bulletins238 All categories VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER AIR BAGS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) UNKNOWN OR OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP STEERING FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION WHEELS EQUIPMENT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM POWER TRAIN VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STRUCTURE:BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY VISIBILITY/WIPER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. STRUCTURE EXTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS TIRES COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH BACK OVER PREVENTION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION SEATS SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
2002419 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2007-05-24
INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER, WIPES ACROSS WINDSHIELD ONCE THEN STOPS. *KB
0702 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER 2007-11-02
SEAT, HEATING INOPERATIVE - SEAT HEATER WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY OR BECOMES INOPERATIVE. *NJ
01 08 07 AIR BAGS 2008-01-29
AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ
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