What is the normal oil temperature for Volkswagen?

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DelEdward
07/24/25 1:29am
The normal oil temperature for Volkswagen is around 90 degrees Celsius. Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, primarily serves the following functions: 1. Lubrication and friction reduction; 2. Auxiliary cooling; 3. Sealing and leak prevention; 4. Rust and corrosion prevention; 5. Vibration damping and cushioning; 6. Cleaning and purification. Volkswagen's vehicle lineup includes models such as the Lavida, Lamando, Passat, Sagitar, and Golf. Taking the Golf 2021 model as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4296mm, width 1788mm, height 1471mm, with a wheelbase of 2636mm, a fuel tank capacity of 51 liters, and a trunk capacity of 380 liters. It is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 85kW and a maximum torque of 200Nm.
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OPatrick
08/10/25 9:06pm
I've been driving a Volkswagen for three years and find that the oil temperature is most normal between 90 to 110 degrees Celsius. It rises to around 120 degrees when driving on the highway, especially noticeable when climbing hills with the AC on in summer. But just keep an eye on the dashboard—as long as it doesn't exceed 130 degrees and the blue oil temperature warning light isn't on, it's fine with newer models. Don't panic if the oil temperature is high; first, check if the coolant is sufficient and if the cooling fan is running. Last year, my car's oil temperature spiked to 128 degrees in traffic, and it turned out to be due to a lot of willow catkins clogging the radiator gaps. By the way, a faulty electronic thermostat can also cause the oil temperature to go out of control. A friend's car once had this issue, leading to thinning oil and even engine cylinder scoring.
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