| Coolant | 8.5 US qt · 8 L |
|---|---|
| Oil viscosity | SAE 0W-20 |
Per-engine engine-oil and coolant capacities for the Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) (2017 – 2021), read from the manufacturer's owner's manual and cited per value. Oil figures are the service-refill quantity with a new filter; where the generation offers more than one engine the figures differ — match the row to your engine. Fill quantities differ by procedure: a drain-and-fill is usually less than a dry (overhaul) fill — confirm the method in the manual before topping up.
Per-engine fluids 1 engine
Other fluids & capacities 3
| Fluid | Capacity | Spec / viscosity |
|---|---|---|
| A/C refrigerant[1] | — | R134a |
| Brake fluid[1] | — | DOT 4 |
| Transmission fluid[1] | 2.2 US qt · 2.1 L · 5-speed manual 0DF · 75W VW G 052 512 | — |
From the manufacturer's workshop / owner documentation for this generation. Gen-wide figures — some values can vary by trim or model year. Fill quantities differ by procedure: a transmission or axle “service” drain-and-fill is often far less than the dry capacity — always confirm the exact fill method in the manual before filling.
Drain & wheel torque 1
| Oil drain plug torque[1] | 22 lb-ft · 30 N·m |
|---|
Related verified specs
| Cylinders | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 999 cm3 | |
| Engine code | DKLA | |
| Fuel | petrol | |
| Maximum power | 70 kW |
Full specifications, dimensions and all engines → Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) overview
Frequently asked
- What is the engine oil capacity of the Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) (2017 – 2021)?
- Engine oil capacity with a new filter is 4.2 US qt · 4 L. This is the service-refill quantity, not the dry/overhaul fill; add most of it, then top up to the dipstick mark and use the viscosity grade listed above. Verified from the manufacturer's documentation and cited.
- What is the coolant capacity of the Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?
- The total cooling-system capacity (including the heater core and expansion tank) is 8.5 US qt · 8 L. A routine drain-and-fill replaces less than the full system, so bleed the air and re-check the level warm. Use the coolant type specified for this vehicle — mixing incompatible coolants reduces corrosion protection. Verified from the manufacturer's documentation.
Sources
- OEM workshop data — Volkswagen Polo (AW)Vendor-compiled workshop data (from manufacturer service data)Fluid capacities + specs + oil-drain torque from OEM workshop service data for the Polo 1.0 TSI (DKLA). Oil 0W-20 VW 508 00 (preferred, longlife) / 504 00 alternatives; coolant G13 TL-VW 774J; brake VW 501 14 (DOT 4), system 1.15 L manual / 1.0 L DSG; 5-speed manual 0DF 2.1 L SAE 75W VW G 052 512; R134a 460 g.Retrieved 2026-11-08