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2015 Volkswagen Passat oil capacity, type & filter

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat takes 5.8 qt of 5W-40 (1.8L 4-Cyl Turbo) and 5.8 qt of 0W-30 (2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel) and 5.8 qt of 5W-40 (3.6L V6) and 6.3 qt of 5W-40 (2.5L 5-Cyl). Select your engine below before buying.

2015 Volkswagen Passat oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
1.8L 4-Cyl Turbo 5.8 qt 5W-40 PRO-TEC PXL10024
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel 5.8 qt 0W-30 PRO-TEC PXL10056
3.6L V6 5.8 qt 5W-40 R84462
2.5L 5-Cyl 6.3 qt 5W-40 Purolator L35581

Match one of 4 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

1.8L 4-Cyl Turbo
Capacity 5.8 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 5.8 qt.
Oil type 5W-40 i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
PRO-TEC Shown first PXL10024 Search PXL10024 Purolator L28161 Search L28161 WIX 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042

PRO-TEC PXL10024 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel
Capacity 5.8 qt Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 5.8 qt (Service fill).
Oil type 0W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
PRO-TEC Shown first PXL10056 Search PXL10056 Purolator L28176 Search L28176 WIX 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042

PRO-TEC PXL10056 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

3.6L V6
Capacity 5.8 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 5.8 qt.
Oil type 5W-40 i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Shown first R84462 Search R84462 Purolator L26293 Search L26293 WIX 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042

R84462 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

2.5L 5-Cyl
Capacity 6.3 qt i Based on 1 checked source: Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-40 i Based on 1 checked source: Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters
Purolator Shown first L35581 Search L35581

Confirm Purolator L35581 in the retailer selector before checkout.

i Based on 1 checked source: Purolator Part Finder. Additional cross-check is still pending: another filter catalog cross-check and alternate part-number support. Use it as a reference, then confirm the exact filter part number at checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-23 How we verify →

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2015 Volkswagen Passat oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

Capacity condition

With filter means the volume includes a new filter. Service fill is the typical drain-and-fill amount. Dry fill is for a fresh empty engine only.

Verify before checkout

Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat.

Before ordering for this 2015 Volkswagen Passat

Checkout verification checklist
1.8L 4-Cyl Turbo Buy →
Capacity
5.8 qt
Oil type
5W-40
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
PRO-TEC PXL10024
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
5.8 qt (Service fill)
Oil type
0W-30
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
PRO-TEC PXL10056
3.6L V6 Buy →
Capacity
5.8 qt
Oil type
5W-40
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
R84462
2.5L 5-Cyl Buy →
Capacity
6.3 qt
Oil type
5W-40
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
Purolator L35581

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Volkswagen Passat oil specs by year

This table includes checked Volkswagen Passat model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2022 6 qt 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10396
2021 6 qt 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10396
2020 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2019 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2018 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2017 5.8 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 WIX 51032
2016 5.8 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 PRO-TEC PXL10024
2015 Current page 5.8 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 PRO-TEC PXL10024
2014 5.8 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 WIX 51032
2013 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 WIX 51032
2012 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 WIX 51032
2010 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01
2009 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01
2008 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K05
2007 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K05
2006 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K05
2005 4.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01

How we verified 2015 Volkswagen Passat oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 1.8L 4-Cyl Turbo oil type, 3.6L V6 oil type, 2.5L 5-Cyl capacity, 2.5L 5-Cyl oil type, and 2.5L 5-Cyl oil filter. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site

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