How much transmission fluid does a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta take?

7.4 quarts (7.0 liters) as a total fill for the 02E 6-speed automatic transmission. A drain-and-refill without removing the pan replaces roughly a third to half of that, so refill to the level check point rather than pouring in the whole figure.

What transmission fluid does a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta use?

The source names G 055 025 for this year. Use a fluid that states that specification on the bottle.

What brake fluid does a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta take?

DOT 4, per the manufacturer note. It is also printed on the brake fluid reservoir cap.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs

GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (BPY 2L 4-cylinder A5) uses the 02E 6-speed automatic transmission, which holds 7.4 quarts (7.0 L) of fluid as a total fill. Brake fluid is DOT 4.

Shop G 055 025 fluid Match the specification on the bottle to your manual

Key takeaways

Transmission: 02E 6-speed automatic transmission, 7.4 qt (7.0 L) total fill.
Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
Brake fluid: DOT 4.
The fluid specification is named by the source - buy a fluid that lists it.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta fluids by engine
Engine	Transmission	Total fill	Fluid spec	Brake fluid	Gear oil
BPY 2L 4-cylinder A5	02E 6-speed automatic	7.4 qt (7.0 L)	per owner's manual	DOT 4	-
CBFA 2L 4-cylinder A5	02E 6-speed automatic	7.4 qt (7.0 L)	per owner's manual	DOT 4	-
CBTA 2.5L 5-cylinder A5	09G 6-speed automatic	7.4 qt (7.0 L)	G 055 025	DOT 4	-
CBTA 2.5L 5-cylinder A5	09G 6-speed automatic	7.4 qt (7.0 L)	G 055 025	DOT 4	-

Fluids for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Buy fluid that states the specification your manual names. Multi-vehicle fluids list the specs they meet on the back label - if yours is not listed, it is the wrong bottle.

G 055 025 fluidYou need about 8 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 4 brake fluidA quart covers a full flushShop brake fluid Fluid transfer pumpMost modern transmissions have no dipstick tube - you fill from belowShop pumps

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Source: World's Best Oil (AMSOIL dealer cross-reference). Capacities are total system fills; a drain-and-refill takes less. Where no fluid specification is shown, the source lists only a catalog code, so use the specification printed in your owner's manual - the wrong transmission fluid damages a transmission.

Gear counts (for example "10-speed automatic") are from the U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy listing for the same engine.