Oil change — LongLife service
≈ 30,000 km or 2 years
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years. VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]Passat CC / CC · 2012–2016
Volkswagen Passat CC / CC 2.0 TDI Passat CC / CC · 177 hp (2012 to 2016)
The Volkswagen Passat CC / CC 2.0 TDI of the Passat CC / CC generation uses the EA189 2.0 TDI diesel engine with 177 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 177 PS / 130 kW
- Displacement
- 1 968 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA189 2.0 TDI
- Period covered
- 2012–2016
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
177 hp (130 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2012 to 2016.
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In the range
It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. It replaces the 170 hp version built until 2012. The EA189 2.0 TDI engine is also fitted to: Audi A1 (8X), Audi A4 (B8), Audi A5 (8T), Audi Q3 (8U), Audi Q5 (8R), Audi TT (8J).
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Maintenance and records
≈: estimated reference — the vehicle’s service indicator prevails.
Oil change — fixed service
15,000 km or 1 year
Every 15,000 km or 1 year. Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 2 years
At 3 years, then every 2 years. Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Timing belt
Every 180,000 km
Replace the complete kit (belt, tensioners and usually the water pump) at whichever comes first; a broken belt destroys the engine.
Source [1]Air filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace more often in dusty conditions.
Source [1]Cabin filter
30,000 km or 2 years
Often replaced at each service; earlier if smells or persistent misting appear.
Source [1]Diesel filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Drain any water at each service; a clogged filter causes loss of power.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Volkswagen Passat CC / CC 2.0 TDI Passat CC / CC?
The EA189 2.0 TDI diesel engine (1 968 cc), 177 hp (130 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Passat CC / CC 2.0 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA189 2.0 TDI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026