2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Vehicle information
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Tiguan
Model year: 2023
Class: Passenger vehicle
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Fluids & capacities · 2.0L I4 TSI
- A/C Refrigerant · R-1234yf
- Brake Fluid · DOT 4 low viscosity (VW 501 14)0.5 qt / 0.47 L
- Coolant · G13 violet/purple (VW TL 774-J (G13))7.4 qt / 7 L
- Engine Oil · 0W-20 full synthetic (VW 508 00 / 509 00)5.3 qt / 5.01 L
- Power Steering · none — electric power steering
- Automatic Transmission · VW G 055 162 A2 (MQB) (VW G 055 162 A2)7.4 qt / 7 L
- Washer Fluid · windshield washer fluid2.6 qt / 2.46 L
Source: Open Labor Project · Confirm with your owner's manual
Key torque specs
- Caliper Mounting Bolts65 lb-ft / 88 N·m
- Wheel Lug Nuts89 lb-ft / 120.7 N·m
- Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front88 lb-ft / 120 N·m
- Caliper Slide Pin Bolts26 lb-ft / 35 N·m
- Wheel Bearing Hub Bolts81 lb-ft / 110 N·m
- AC Compressor Bolts18 lb-ft / 25 N·m
- AC Line Fittings15 lb-ft / 20 N·m
- Steering Wheel Nut40 lb-ft / 54 N·m
- Alternator Mounting Bolts37 lb-ft / 50 N·m
- Axle Nut184 lb-ft / 250 N·m
- Brake Line Banjo Bolt18 lb-ft / 25 N·m
- Caliper Bracket Bolts88 lb-ft / 120 N·m
Source: Open Labor Project · Estimated values; verify in the service manual
Maintenance
Service intervals (normal driving)
- Engine oil and filter5,000 mi / 12 mo
- Tire rotation10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Engine air filter40,000 mi
- Cabin air filter20,000 mi / 24 mo
- Brake system inspection10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Brake fluid24 mo
- DSG transmission fluid and filter40,000 mi / 48 mo
- Engine coolant
- Spark plugs80,000 mi
- Serpentine drive belt
- Multi-rib belt inspection10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Dust and pollen filter20,000 mi / 24 mo
- Battery condition test10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Tire pressure and condition10,000 mi / 12 mo
Source: Open Labor Project · Draft schedule; your owner's manual is the final word
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Repair costs
Estimated labor times
- 100K Service3.8–5.5 hr
- 30K Service1.5–2.5 hr
- 60K Service3–4.5 hr
- 90K Service3.8–5.5 hr
- ABS Module1.2–2 hr
- ABS Pump2–3 hr
- ABS Tone Ring - Front1.2–1.8 hr
- ABS Tone Ring - Rear1.3–1.9 hr
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front0.8–1.2 hr
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear0.8–1.3 hr
- AC Accumulator2–3.5 hr
- AC Clutch Coil1.4–2 hr
- AC Compressor2.8–4.5 hr
- AC Compressor Clutch2.3–3.5 hr
- AC Compressor Oil Add0.8–1.3 hr
Source: Open Labor Project · Estimates, not book times. Shops may quote differently
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Sources
Fluids, battery, torque, service intervals and estimated labor times: Open Labor Project. Recalls and complaints: NHTSA. Fuel economy and configurations: FuelEconomy.gov.
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