What grade of engine oil should the Tiguan L use?

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LydiaDella
07/30/25 3:51am
Tiguan L uses three types of engine oil: 5W30 Castrol fully synthetic, 5W40 original fully synthetic, and 5W40 original mineral oil. The body dimensions of the Tiguan L are 4712, 1839, 1673mm, making it a mid-size SUV. The Tiguan L is equipped with three engines: a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine, a low-power version 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, and a high-power version 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The 1.4-liter turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 110kW and a maximum torque of 250Nm. The low-power version 2.0-liter turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 137kW and a maximum torque of 320Nm. The high-power version 2.0-liter turbocharged engine delivers 220 horsepower and a maximum torque of 350Nm.
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