Schedule Service for Your Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen cars and SUVs are popular for being well-built. However, that fact doesn't mean that you can pass up routine service.

Volkswagen recommends that drivers schedule service for the VW Atlas every 10,000 miles. Additionally, there are parts on the Volkswagen Atlas that require servicing at higher mileage. Walker Volkswagen specializes in the brand and provides expert service and repairs for the Volkswagen Atlas. To understand the Volkswagen Atlas and the rate at which you should have it serviced, please contact our friendly service team.

What Service Means for the Atlas

If you're currently the owner of a Volkswagen Atlas, then you understand how reliably the vehicle drives. It comes packed with plenty of vital parts and components. Everything from the brakes to the frame itself features parts made to last for a long time. Like all vehicles, the VW Atlas requires the occasional upkeep and maintenance of different parts and systems.

Service Intervals

The most frequent services you need to schedule concern the oil filter and tires. While both aspects are easy to maintain and tend to get inspected by motorists more often than other internal parts, they often get serviced later than the recommended mileage set forth by Volkswagen.

For tires, it's something you could check out yourself, provided you know the length of their tread. Oil filters can be a little trickier. If you're not going off mileage as a service interval, you'll have to look into other signs that can sometimes be hard to interpret. A bad oil filter can result in engine noises and trail lots of smoke from the exhaust. If you know that this scenario isn't from you forgetting to add oils to the filter, you'll want to get your Atlas serviced as soon as possible. If the engine is showing no signs of trouble, stick to the 10,000-mile interval before having it looked at by a Volkswagen service team.

We offer oil changes and filter replacement services at our facility. Alternatively, we'll also service Volkswagen parts that typically are looked at after a higher mileage has passed, such as the suspension and components in the brakes. For the Atlas, Volkswagen generally recommended that you have these parts inspected after every 20,000 miles. Other parts within this service interval include the brake pads, wheels, suspension, and radiator.

Volkswagen Atlas FAQs

What is the Standard Oil to Use With the VW Atlas?

Most Atlas models will take oils numbered as SAE 0W-30. This oil is synthetic. Based on the Atlas model, your technician may use anywhere from five to six quarts of oil.

Can Oil Changes Be Done Later Than 10,000-Mile Intervals?

In some instances, yes. However, our Volkswagen technicians strongly recommend that you try to have your Atlas serviced not long after the additional 10,000-mile mark since the last time you've gotten an inspection. If not, you'll be at a greater risk of having the engine age prematurely, leading to warping or even a blown gasket. Overheating might also occur, a problem that could end in your vehicle randomly stalling during a drive.

Is More Than One Oil Okay to Use for the Atlas?

Volkswagen officially suggests that an oil viscosity of 0W-30 in the engines of the Atlas. High-performance synthetic oils at this level of viscosity with an API category of SN are best for the Atlas.

Are You Ready to Get Your Atlas Serviced?

When it comes to service, you should go to an establishment that you can trust. That's why local Volkswagen owners are willing to see us when the time comes to have their vehicles examined. We're not hard to find, and we can easily service, fix, and find problems with your Volkswagen Atlas.