The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has a 2.0 L 4Cylinder engine that needS5W-40 or 5W-30 synthetic motor oil. The capacity for the vehicle iS4.9 quarts with a filter and the drain plug has 22 ft/lbs of torque. Oil is used not only to help keep the engine clean and running but to lubricate engine parts to help with friction. Oil will go bad after a while so it needs to be changed every now and then. In the Tiguan it should be changed every 10,000 miles or after one year and the filter should be changed at the same time. The cost of a change is anywhere from $50 to $60 in labor costs if taken to a mechanic.
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
The Volkswagen approved oil grade is the 5W-40 or 5W-30 detergent oil for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan engine oil capacity is 4.9 US quarts (4.6 liters).
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