What Type of VW Transmission Fluid Does My Car Use?
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When shopping for transmission fluid, many owners wonder what type of ATF their specific VW models uses. Blauparts is here to help! In the blog article, we've put together a Volkswagen transmission fluid application list to help you determine the correct VW transmission fluid part number that you will need when changing your VW transmission fluid. For those that are unsure which transmission they have; we highlight several ways that you can find out.

How To Find VW Transmission Codes?

There are a few ways to find your transmission codes and specifics. First, you'll need to locate your Vehicle Identification Label.

  1. Inside Spare Tire Well - The Vehicle Identification Label can usually be found on the well area that carries the spare tire in the trunk. The transmission code(s) are usually located on the same row as the engine code. (See Image)
  2. Owners Manual - The Vehicle Identification Label is usually attached inside the smaller Maintenance booklet on the Warranty Voucher page. The transmission code(s) are usually located on the same row as the engine code. (See Image)
  3. Factory Service Manual - You can also consult the Factory Service Manual to find out the correct recommended transmission fluid for your VW model.
  4. Your VIN - VIN (vehicle identification number). Some customers have contacted their dealer with their VIN and requested ATF information. Blauparts is an independent Audi VW parts specialist and does not have access to your bill of material info. We therefore CAN NOT tell you for certain what type your vehicle has.

How to find your VW transmission code

What Is the Difference Between a VW Inline Mounted and a VW Transverse Mounted Transmission?

VW models came with many different transmissions. These terms (inline and transverse) can refer to either the engine or the transmission.

Most earlier VW models came equipped with an inline-mounted automatic transmission. An inline transmission is positioned in the engine compartment forward to aft (front to rear) in the body of the car. Several newer VW models came equipped with transverse mounted automatic transmissions. Transversely mounted transmissions are positioned sideways (left to right) in the body of the car.

VW Tiptronic Transmission

Around 1998 many VWs came equipped with a Tiptronic transmission. Tiptronic is the term VW uses to describe their manumatic type transmission. Automatic Tiptronic transmissions allow the driver to switch over and manually control gear selection.

DSG VW Transmission

A variety of VW models came equipped with direct shift gearbox (DSG) transmissions. Currently, VW uses a 6-speed and 7-speed transverse mounted DSG transmission. The DSG transmission features both manual and automatic modes of operation. The design yields better RPM control for a more powerful and more instantaneous shift.

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  1. How To Find VW Transmission Codes?
    1. What Is the Difference Between a VW Inline Mounted and a VW Transverse Mounted Transmission?
      1. VW Tiptronic Transmission
      2. DSG VW Transmission
  2. VW Arteon Automatic Transmission Types
  3. VW Atlas Automatic Transmission Types
  4. VW Beetle Automatic Transmission Types
  5. VW CC Automatic Transmission Types
  6. VW Eos Automatic Transmission Types
  7. VW Eurovan Automatic Transmission Types
  8. VW Golf Automatic Transmission Types
  9. VW Jetta Automatic Transmission Types
  10. VW Passat Automatic Transmission Types
  11. VW Phaeton Automatic Transmission Types
  12. VW Rabbit Automatic Transmission Types
  13. VW Routan Automatic Transmission Types
  14. VW Tiguan Automatic Transmission Types
  15. VW Touareg Automatic Transmission Types
    1. Why Choose Blauparts for All Your Vehicle Lubrication Needs?

VW Arteon Automatic Transmission Types

VW Arteon 8-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2122 or J1D3003-001

VW Atlas Automatic Transmission Types

VW Atlas 8-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2122 or J1D3003-001

VW Beetle Automatic Transmission Types

VW Beetle 4-Speed Transmission Requiring Dexron Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2112 or J1D3000-001

VW Beetle 4-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2107 or J1D3004-001

VW Beetle 5-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2109 or J1D3004-001

VW Beetle 6-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) AKA Dual Clutch Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2111 or J1D3001-001

VW Beetle 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2108 or J1D3004-001

VW Beetle 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2122 or J1D3003-001

VW CC Automatic Transmission Types

VW CC 6-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) AKA Dual Clutch Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2111 or J1D3001-001

VW CC 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2108 or J1D3004-001

VW Eos Automatic Transmission Types

VW Eos 6-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) AKA Dual Clutch Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2111 or J1D3001-001

VW Eurovan Automatic Transmission Types

VW Eurovan 4-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2107 or J1D3004-001

VW Golf Automatic Transmission Types

VW Golf 4-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2107 or J1D3004-001

VW Golf 5-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2109 or J1D3004-001

VW Golf 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2122 or J1D3003-001

VW Golf 6-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) AKA Dual Clutch Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2111 or J1D3001-001

  • SHOP VW G 052 182 A2 ATF - Eurol J1D3001-001
  • SHOP VW G 052 182 A2 ATF - Ravenol J1D2111
  • 2008-2008 VW Golf R32 3.2L VR6 Models uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid.
  • 2006-2018 VW Golf GTI 2.0T Models Models use VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid.
  • 2015-2017 VW Golf R 2.0T Models Models use VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid.
  • 2010-2015 VW Golf 2.0L TDI Models uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid.
  • 2017-2019 VW Golf Alltrack 1.8T Models uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid.
  • 2017-2018 VW Golf SportWagen 1.8T 4-Motion AWD Models uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid.

VW Golf 7-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) AKA Dual Clutch Transmission DSG Fluid Part Number J1D2111 or J1D3001-001

VW Golf 8-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2206-001-999

  • SHOP VW G 053 001 A2 ATF - Ravenol J1D2206-001-999
  • 2019-2021 VW Golf SportWagen 1.4T Models use VW G 053 001 A2 transmission fluid (Supersedes Replaces G 060 540 A2).
  • 2019-2021 VW Golf Hatchback 1.4T Models use VW G 053 001 A2 transmission fluid (Supersedes Replaces G 060 540 A2).

VW Jetta Automatic Transmission Types

VW Jetta 4-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2107 or J1D3004-001

VW Jetta 5-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2109 or J1D3004-001

VW Jetta 6-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) AKA Dual Clutch Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2111 or J1D3001-001

VW Jetta 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2108 or J1D3004-001

VW Jetta 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2122 or J1D3003-001

  • SHOP VW G 055 540 A2 ATF - Eurol J1D3003-001
  • SHOP VW G 055 540 A2 ATF - Ravenol J1D2122
  • 2011-2014 VW Jetta 2.5L Models use VW G 055 540 A2 transmission fluid.
  • 2011-2015 VW Jetta 2.0L Non-turbo Models use VW G 055 540 A2 transmission fluid.
  • 2013-2016 VW Jetta 1.4T Hybrid Models use VW G 055 540 A2 transmission fluid.
  • 2013-2018 VW Jetta 1.4T Non-Hybrid Models use VW G 055 540 A2 transmission fluid.
  • 2014-2018 VW Jetta 1.8T Models use VW G 055 540 A2 transmission fluid.

VW Jetta 7-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) AKA Dual Clutch Transmission DSG Fluid Part Number J1D2111 or J1D3001-001

VW Jetta 8-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2206-001-999

VW Passat Automatic Transmission Types

VW Passat 5-Speed Tiptronic Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2107 or J1D3004-001

VW Passat 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2108 or J1D3004-001

VW Passat 6-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) AKA Dual Clutch Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2111 or J1D3001-001

VW Passat 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2122 or J1D3003-001

VW Phaeton Automatic Transmission Types

VW Phaeton 5-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2107 or J1D3004-001

VW Phaeton 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2110 or J1D3000-001

VW Phaeton 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2113 or J1D3000-001

* Factory Technical Service Bulletin Regarding Select Automatic Transmissions

A manufacturer's technical service bulletin (TSB) encouraged owners to come in for service to update their automatic transmission fluid and install transmission control unit (TCU) software updates. This TSB was for vehicles experiencing chirping, hooting, squeaking, light vibrations, or shudders when changing gears.

6 Speed Tiptronic ZF Automatic Transmission Models Affected:

  • 2004-2006 VW Phaeton 4.2L 40V Models

Some of the earliest TSB services may have been performed using an updated G 055 005 A2 fluid that was blue in color (replacing the original G 055 005 A2 fluid that was tan in color). Other TSB services may have been performed using the latest G 060 162 A2 transmission fluid, which is green in color. This new green G 060 162 A2 fluid has now superseded and/or replaced the older G 055 005 A2 part number.

It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to confirm if your vehicle HAS or has NOT had the TSB performed with the updated blue or green ATF and TCU software update. To determine if your vehicle has received the TSB follow the five steps provided:

  1. Determine your ATF fluid color. Is it tan, blue, or green? There is sometimes confusion regarding the apparent color of the transmission fluid in your vehicle. If it appears blue or green in color it can be filled or mixed with the latest G 060 162 A2. However, if it appears to be tan, the update has likely not been performed and should only be filled using VW G 055 005 A2.
  2. Contact the local dealer and using your VIN obtain the official service history records for your vehicle and confirm that the TSB was performed and what type of transmission fluid was used.
  3. Determine your transmission code. This can be located on the transmission identification plate, owner's manual, and vehicle identification label located in the well area that carries the spare tire. Using your transmission code and VIN - contact the local dealership to confirm if your model transmission is eligible for the updated ATF fluid and TCU update.

VW Rabbit Automatic Transmission Types

VW Rabbit 6-Speed Tiptronic Aisin Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2108 or J1D3004-001

VW Routan Automatic Transmission Types

VW Routan 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2134-001-999 or J1D3004-001

VW Tiguan Automatic Transmission Types

VW Tiguan 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2108 or J1D3004-001

VW Tiguan 8-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2122 or J1D3003-001

VW Touareg Automatic Transmission Types

VW Touareg 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2108 or J1D3004-001

VW Touareg 8-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2122 or J1D3003-001

Why Choose Blauparts for All Your Vehicle Lubrication Needs?

BLAU® transmission fluid change kits use high-quality, synthetic* transmission fluids. Our fluids are sourced from lubricant partners that employ sustainable efforts to improve the environment using a higher level of quality. This in turn can support the conservation of the environment through less transmission fluid changes and waste, optimize vehicle efficiency and performance, improve and maintain fuel economy, reduce exhaust/carbon emissions, and improve performance through reduced coefficient of friction and less driveline rolling resistance.

*For most kits, check the product description.

  • Convenient BLAU® ATF change kits include the correct spec, oil quantities, and OEM quality transmission filter for your specific vehicle make and model
  • ATFs that meet or exceed your vehicle manufacturer's specific transmission fluid specification requirements
  • Better transmission performance, less transmission slip, improved torque, and precise shifting efficiency
  • Sustainable ATFs that conserve the environment, improve fuel economy, and reduce exhaust/carbon emissions through improved transmission operation
  • Higher quality ATFs allow for longer change intervals and extended service lives, conserving the Earth's resources
  • Higher quality ATFs with advanced fluid technologies provide improved lubricating properties for less transmission wear and longer life
  • High-performance ATF with better shear load and flow performance properties
  • ATFs with better cold temperature pour points and high heat flashpoints providing protection in all conditions
  • ATFs with high, stable viscosity index reduces coefficient of friction inside the transmission
  • ATFs with high thermal oxidative stability with excellent cooling capacity for better transmission performance and less wear
  • ATFs with lower cold temperature pour points and high heat flashpoints provide transmission wear protection in all climate conditions
  • Long-life OEM ATF filters for extended fluid change intervals
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