Why does the Jetta VS5 use 0W-20 engine oil?

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VanManuel
07/29/25 7:28pm
Because the engine oil filler cap of the Jetta VS5 clearly indicates the need to add 0W-20 engine oil, and 0W-20 oil is more suitable for the Jetta VS5. Engine oil specifications: The number before the 'w' refers to the minimum operating temperature of the engine oil. The higher the number, the higher the temperature. For example, 0w means the minimum operating temperature is -35 degrees Celsius, 5w means -30 degrees Celsius, and 10w means -25 degrees Celsius. The number after the 'w' indicates the high-temperature resistance index of the oil. The higher the number, the better the oil's fluidity at high temperatures. Common numbers include 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60. Jetta VS5: The new car is equipped with core features such as front MacPherson independent suspension, rear multi-link independent suspension, ESP electronic stability system, and ACC adaptive cruise control. It also includes the KESSY smart keyless entry system, the 5th generation smart online anti-theft system, a smart multifunctional trip computer, and telematics functions.
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