I found using the Mobil-One 0w30 synthetic oil to have the best results. It's not cheap but it works for me.
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat has a 5-speed manual.
There is no transmission dipstick on automatic or manual transmission Passats. The automatic (tiptronic) transmissions have a "lifetime" fluid that can generally only be changed by the dealer.
the VW dealership told me it is a sealed transmission. So drive it till it drops. At least that's what they told me.
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat has an inline 4 engine.
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat is 15 ft. 5.2 in. (185.2 in.) long.
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat's turning circle is 37.4 ft..
metal pan is the oil pan on 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat has a drag coefficient of 0.27 Cd.
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat has 37.8 in. of rear head room.
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat has 55.8 in. of front shoulder room.