Engine Oil
5W-40
Full Synthetic
Oil Filter
021115562A
Volkswagen (OEM)
OEM spec: VW 508.00
The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg uses 5W-40 Full Synthetic. The OEM oil filter is the Volkswagen 021115562A, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 4 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
⚑ QUICK DIY TIPS FOR THE 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
Using the OEM filter (Volkswagen 021115562A) 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. Viscosity 5W-40
Oil type Full Synthetic
OEM spec VW 508.00
Filter Options
Volkswagen 021115562A OEM
Buy Volkswagen 077115562 OEM
Buy Volkswagen 07Z115562 OEM
Buy VW OEM cartridge 021 115 562 A: 2.8L/3.2L/3.6L VR6 (Touareg 2004-13, B5 Passat GLX/W8)
Drain Bolt & Hardware
Drain bolt specs not yet added.
Type VW G 055 025
Capacity 3.5 qt
Change interval 60,000 mi
DOT type DOT 4
Change interval 30,000 mi
Type G13
Color Purple
Capacity 6 qt
Change interval 100,000 mi
Spark Plugs
Type Platinum
Gap 0.032
Quantity 4
Change interval 60,000 mi
Volkswagen 101-905-606-A OEM
Buy Volkswagen 101-905-616 OEM
Buy Volkswagen 101-905-615-A OEM
Buy Tires
Size 215/55R17
Front pressure 33 PSI
Rear pressure 33 PSI
Air Filter
Volkswagen 7L0-129-620 OEM
Buy Cabin Air Filter
Volkswagen 7E0-819-631 OEM
Buy Brake Pads
Volkswagen 7L6-698-451-H OEM
Buy Volkswagen 7L0-698-151-AG OEM
Buy Volkswagen 7L0-698-151-S OEM
Buy 5k mi 7.5k mi 10k mi 15k mi 20k mi 30k mi 50k mi 60k mi 90k mi 100k mi
≈ every 6 months
▸ Change Engine Oil & Filterspark plug
12mm thread, aluminum head
13 ft-lb · 17.6 Nm
03V266000
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED DURING ASSEMBLY. AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED TPMS WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTACT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SPRING.
04V233000
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY RIVETED.
04V592000
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.
Show all 4 recalls All categories TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS TIRES EXTERIOR LIGHTING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW EQUIPMENT LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER POWER TRAIN SERVICE BRAKES EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SUSPENSION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) WHEELS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM TRAILER HITCHES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
0302 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 2004-05-20
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *TT
0303 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS 2004-08-05
TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY, REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 0303 DATED 09/30/2003. *TT
0401 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL 2004-02-11
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS ONLY AT CLOSE RANGE. *TT
Show all 130 TSBs(+127) Private Party
$2,850–$3,150
Dealer Retail
$3,300–$3,750
Estimated values assume average condition and mileage for vehicle age.
Source: estimated
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