2021 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 (EA888, engine code DLRB) Oil Specifications

Viscosity

0W-30

OEM Approval

VW 504 00

Capacity

6.0 quarts

Oil Filter

Volkswagen 06L 115 562 B

Normal Interval

10000 miles

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The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T with the EA888 turbocharged inline-4 (engine code DLRB) requires oil meeting VW 504 00, in SAE 0W-30 viscosity, per Volkswagen’s official 2021 fluid capacity technical bulletin.

Capacity & Filter

The engine holds 6.0 US quarts (5.7 liters) with a new filter. The genuine Volkswagen oil filter is part number 06L 115 562 B.

Service Interval

Volkswagen’s maintenance schedule lists the first oil and filter change at 10,000 miles or 1 year, recurring at the same interval thereafter.


FAQs

What oil does a 2021 VW Arteon 2.0T take? SAE 0W-30 oil meeting VW 504 00.

How many quarts does it need? 6.0 US quarts (5.7 liters) with a new filter.

What’s the OEM oil filter? Volkswagen 06L 115 562 B.

How often should I change the oil? Every 10,000 miles or 1 year, per VW’s maintenance schedule.


Primary source evidence

  1. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — 2021 Arteon Fluid Capacity Chart (Technical Bulletin)

    US market · Model years 2021 · Published/version 2020 · Pages/tables: Arteon (chassis 3H8) fluid capacity table: engine oil viscosity, VW standard, capacity, oil filter and drain plug hardware part numbers

    View official source · Accessed September 12, 2026

  2. Volkswagen of America, Inc. — 2022 VW Maintenance Schedule — All Model Gasoline Vehicles (rev. 4/21/2021)

    US market · Model years 2021-2022 · Published/version 2021-04-21 · Pages/tables: Minor/Standard Maintenance schedules: Engine oil and filter change, first interval 10,000 miles/1 year

    View official source · Accessed September 12, 2026

Evidence reviewed September 12, 2026.

Disclaimer: These specifications reflect the official documents and applicability shown above as of their access dates. Confirm the requirement against the manual for your VIN before performing maintenance.

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