Volkswagen Adblue Refill (DEF)

Refilling Adblue or DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) on your own is no rocket science and can help you saving money. We show you how to refill your Volkswagen’s Adblue tank.

Caution: Never fill Adblue in the diesel tank but only in the Adblue tank!
Add at least 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of AdBlue, which is 2 refill bottles. Adding a smaller amount is not sufficient.
When refilling AdBlue, the car must be parked on a level surface, not on an incline or with the wheels on one side up on the curb. If the vehicle is not on level ground, the gauge that shows the fill level may not register the added quantity.

Volkswagen Jetta Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Jetta’s Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Jetta is at the right rear of the luggage compartment underneath a cover.
The capacity of your Volkswagen Jetta’s adblue tank is 3.8 Gallons / 14.4 Liter.
How to refill your Volkswagen Jetta’s Adblue?
Open the luggage compartment lid. Pull the cover out and remove. Unscrew the AdBlue tank filler neck cap counterclockwise and remove. Fill up with your adblue refill kit (available at amazon). You can also use AdBlue pumps for light vehicles.
After refilling, switch on only the ignition. Leave the ignition switched on for at least 30 seconds so that system can detect the refill. Do not start the engine for 30 seconds!

Volkswagen New Passat Alltrack Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen New Passat Alltrack Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen New Passat Alltrack is under the fuel cap door next to the diesel filler portal.
The capacity of your Volkswagen New Passat Alltrack’s adblue tank is 3.44 Gallons / 13 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen New Passat Alltrack Adblue?
To fill up the tank of your New Passat All-Track, unscrew the cap on the AdBlue storage tank, located next to the diesel filler portal. Fill up with your adblue refill kit (available at amazon). You can also use AdBlue pumps for light vehicles.

Volkswagen Passat Saloon Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Passat Saloon Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Passat Saloon is under the fuel cap door next to the diesel filler portal.
The capacity of your Volkswagen Passat Saloon’s adblue tank is 3.44 Gallons / 13 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen Passat Saloon Adblue?
To fill up, open the fuel cap cover located next to the diesel filler portal, then unscrew the cap on the AdBlue storage tank. Replenish the tank with 0.5, 1 or 2.6 Gallon containers purchased from a service station.You can fill up using AdBlue pumps for light vehicles, but do not use pumps for heavy vehicles.

Volkswagen Passat SW Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Passat SW Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Passat SW is under the fuel cap door next to the diesel filler portal.
The capacity of your Volkswagen Passat SW’s adblue tank is 3.44 Gallons / 13 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen Passat SW Adblue?
In order to fill the AdBlue tank on your Passat SW by yourself, open the fuel filler flap of your car, in which the entry of the tank is located. Unscrew the cap on the AdBlue storage tank, located next to the diesel filler portal. Pour the contents of containers bought at service stations or fill up using an AdBlue pump for light vehicles.

Volkswagen Tiguan Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Tiguan Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Tiguan is next to the spare wheel under the floor of the car boot.
The capacity of your Volkswagen Tiguan’s adblue tank is 3.17 Gallons / 12 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen Tiguan?
To fill up your Tiguan’s ablue tank, lift the boot carpet and take out the spare wheel. Unscrew the black AdBlue cap. Unscrew the lower cap, turning it anti-clockwise. Fill up with adblue from your adblue refill kit (available at amazon) or using an AdBlue pump for light vehicles. Lastly, repeat the previous steps in the reverse order.

Volkswagen Touareg Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Touareg Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Touareg is under the spare wheel under the floor of the car boot.
The capacity of your Volkswagen Touareg’s adblue tank is 5.3 Gallons / 20 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen Touareg?
In order to to refill your Touareg’s Adblue tank, lift the trunk’s carpet and take out the spare wheel. Unscrew the AdBlue cap by turning it anti-clockwise. Fill up with your adblue refill kit (available at amazon) or using pump designed for light vehicles. Reverse the steps.

Volkswagen New Touran Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen New Touran Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen New Touran is under the fuel cap door next to the diesel filler portal.
The capacity of your Volkswagen New Touran’s adblue tank is 3 Gallons / 11,5 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen New Touran Adblue?
To fill up, open the fuel cap cover and unscrew the cap on the AdBlue storage tank, located next to the diesel filler portal. Fill the storage tank using 0.5, 1 or 2.6 Gallon tanks purchased in a service station.Service stations may include AdBlue pumps for light vehicles.

Volkswagen Sharan Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Sharan Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Sharan is to the left of the trunk.
The capacity of your Volkswagen Sharan’s adblue tank is 4.5 Gallons / 17 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen Sharan Adblue?
Lift up the engine cover of your Crafter Van. Unscrew the blue cap on the AdBlue storage tank, located on the passenger side. Fill the storage tank using cans of 0.5, 1 or 2.6 Gallons purchased in service stations, or using AdBlue pumps for light vehicles.

Volkswagen Caddy Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Caddy Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Caddy is under the engine cover on the driver’s side.
The capacity of your Volkswagen Caddy’s adblue tank is 2.1 Gallons / 8 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 000 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen Caddy Adblue?
Open and block your trunk lid.Unscrew the cap on the AdBlue storage tank.Fill up the tank with cans of 0.5, 1 or 2.6 Gallons bought in a service station.You may also use AdBlue pumps for light vehicles.

Volkswagen Multivan Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Multivan Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Multivan is under the fuel cap door next to the diesel filler portal.
The capacity of your Volkswagen Multivan’s adblue tank is 3.44 Gallons / 13 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen Multivan?
Open the fuel cap cover of your Multivan. Unscrew the cap on the AdBlue storage tank, located next to the diesel filler portal. Fill up with adblue from a adblue refill kit (available at amazon) or using AdBlue pumps for light vehicles.

Volkswagen California Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen California Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen California is under the fuel cap door next to the diesel filler portal.
The capacity of your Volkswagen California’s adblue tank is 3.44 Gallons / 13 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen California?
Open the fuel cap cover. Unscrew the cap on the AdBlue storage tank, located next to the diesel filler portal. Fill up with cans of 1,89L, 5L or 10L at service stations or with AdBlue pumps for light vehicles.

Volkswagen Caravelle Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Caravelle Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Caravelle is under the fuel cap door next to the diesel filler portal.
The capacity of your Volkswagen Caravelle’s adblue tank is 3.44 Gallons / 13 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen Caravelle Adblue?
Open the fuel cap cover of your Volkswagen Caravelle. Unscrew the cap on the AdBlue storage tank, located next to the diesel filler portal. Fill up with cans from your adblue refill kit (available at amazon). You can also use AdBlue pumps for light vehicles at a service station.

Volkswagen Transporter Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Transporter Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Transporter is under the fuel cap door next to the diesel filler portal.
The capacity of your Volkswagen Transporter’s adblue tank is 2 Gallons /7,5 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen Transporter Adblue?
Open the fuel cap cover and unscrew the cap on the AdBlue storage tank, located next to the diesel filler portal. Fill up with cans of 0.5, 1 or 2.6 Gallons purchased from a service station.You can also fill up using an AdBlue pump designed for light vehicles.

Volkswagen Crafter Van Adblue Refill

Where to find the Volkswagen Crafter Van Adblue-Tank?
The adblue tank filler of your Volkswagen Crafter Van is under the engine cover on the passenger’s side
The capacity of your Volkswagen Crafter Van’s adblue tank is 4.76 Gallons / 18 Liter and should be sufficient for 6 250 miles according to the manufacturer.
How to refill your Volkswagen Crafter Van Adblue?
Lift up the engine cover of your Crafter Van. Unscrew the blue cap on the AdBlue storage tank, located on the passenger side. Fill the storage tank using cans of 0.5, 1 or 2.6 Gallons purchased in service stations, or using AdBlue pumps for light vehicles.

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