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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan oil capacity, type & filter
The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan takes 4.9 qt of 5W-40 oil.
Applies to checked engine: 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo.
AMSOIL EA15K01 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.
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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.
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Source coverage for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).
Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).
Supported by K&N Filters, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup.
6 checked source rows for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Before ordering for this 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Capacity
- 4.9 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-40
- Interval
- 10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Filter
- AMSOIL EA15K01
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-24 from AMSOIL Lookup, K&N Filters, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).
Volkswagen Tiguan oil specs by year
This table includes checked Volkswagen Tiguan model years available in our database.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2024 | 6 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2023 | 6 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2022 | 6 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2021 | 6 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2020 | 6 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2019 | 6 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2017 | 5 qt | 5W-40 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2016 | 5 qt | 5W-40 | PRO-TEC PXL57561 |
| 2015 | 5 qt | 5W-40 | PRO-TEC PXL57561 |
| 2014 | 5 qt | 5W-40 | WIX 51815 |
| 2013 Current page | 4.9 qt | 5W-40 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2012 | 4.9 qt | 5W-40 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2011 | 4.9 qt | 5W-40 | PRO-TEC PXL57561 |
| 2010 | 4.9 qt | 5W-40 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2009 | 4.9 qt | 5W-40 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
How we verified 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-24.
This page checked 6 sources for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.
We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.
- Confidence
- Verified fit
- Sources checked
- 6
- Last checked
- 2026-06-24
- Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
- Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
- Filter: K&N Filters, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup
- Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL Lookup | Capacity, Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| K&N Filters | Filter | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| Pennzoil OATS | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto | Filter | 2026-06-24 | Checked source |
| Purolator Part Finder | Filter | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| Castrol (Olyslager) | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan maintenance checklist
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