Bentley oil and fluids
What oil does a Bentley take?
The oil each Bentley engine is approved for and how much an oil and filter change takes, for 4 engines — from Bentley's own handbooks where they are published, each with its source. Choose your engine above for the exact match, or find it in the list below.
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By engine
6.0 W12 TSI twin-turbo, direct injection with cylinder deactivation — second generation · 2011–2019
- Engine oil
- Mobil 1 0W-40 (Bentley names the product; no VW standard given) · 0W-40(2012–2016 · Continental W12 6.0 (GT/GTC Mk2); Flying Spur W12 6.0 (Mk2))
- Reported · desk researchSource
- Bulletin covers MY2012-2016 vehicle types.
- Oil capacity
- 12.5 litres(Continental GT / GTC W12 (2003-2017 catalogue))
- Reported · desk researchSource
- Parts-specialist figure; not stated whether it includes the filter.
Fitted to: Continental GT Mk2 (2011-2018), Continental GTC Mk2 (2011-2018), Flying Spur Mk2 (2013-2019)
6.0 W12 twin-turbo, indirect (port) injection — first generation · 2003–2012
- Oil capacity
- 12.5 litres(Continental GT / GTC (2003-2017 catalogue))
- Reported · desk researchSource
- Parts-specialist figure covering every W12 GT/GTC 2003-2017; not stated whether it includes the filter.
Fitted to: Continental GT (2003-2010), Continental GTC (2006-2010), Continental Flying Spur (2005-2012)
6.75 V8 twin-turbo, pushrod OHV (L-Series) · 2010–2020
- Engine oil
- Mobil 1 0W-40 (Bentley names the product; no VW standard given) · 0W-40(2012–2016 · Mulsanne)
- Reported · desk researchSource
Fitted to: Mulsanne (2010-2020), Mulsanne Speed (2014-2020), Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase (2016-2020)
Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a franchised dealer or a parts catalogue and have not been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with the handbook or a franchised dealer quoting the VIN.
Common questions
What oil does a Bentley take?
It depends on the engine. Across the 4 Bentley engines we hold, the approvals named are VW 504 00 / VW 507 00, Mobil 1 0W-40 (Bentley names the product; no VW standard given), mostly in 0W-40, 5W-30. Find your engine above, or choose your engine above for the exact match.
How much oil does a Bentley take?
It depends on the engine; the figures we hold are listed above with their sources. The owner's handbook gives the oil-change capacity.
Where is the oil specification in a Bentley handbook?
Usually in the "Technical data", "Capacities and specifications" or "Engine oil" section near the back, which names the approval code and viscosity, and the oil-change capacity with filter. The figures above link to the handbooks we found them in.
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