Volkswagen oil capacity, type & filter lookup
Find Volkswagen oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part numbers by model and year. Our 24 checked Volkswagen models use 5 different viscosity grades and oil capacities from 4.2–8.1 quarts — the right spec depends on your exact model year and engine. Select any model for the full year-by-year breakdown with filter part numbers.
Volkswagen oil specs quick reference
Specs shown use the newest checked year listed for each model. Select any model for the full year-by-year breakdown.
Volkswagen replacement paths
These links open retailer searches for Volkswagen oil and filters. Select your exact year and model on the retailer site to confirm fitment before checkout.
Amazon
Search Amazon for Volkswagen oil and filter listings. Filter by your model at checkout.
Search Amazon →AutoZone
Use AutoZone's vehicle selector to narrow the search by exact year and model before checkout.
Find at AutoZone →Walmart
Open a Walmart search for Volkswagen oil and filters, then use vehicle fitment filters before ordering.
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Volkswagen oil — frequently asked questions
- What oil does Volkswagen recommend?
- Volkswagen uses different viscosity grades depending on the model and engine option. The most common grade in our checked records is 5W-40. Select your exact model and year above to see the checked viscosity for that vehicle.
- Do all Volkswagen models use the same oil?
- No. Volkswagen uses 5 different viscosity grades across its 24 covered models, and capacities range from 4.2–8.1 quarts. Select your exact model and year in the table above to see the verified specs for that vehicle.
- How much oil does a Volkswagen take?
- Capacity varies by engine displacement and model year. Across our 24 checked Volkswagen models the range is 4.2–8.1 quarts. Find your exact model in the table above, then open the year record to confirm the capacity for your specific engine before ordering.
- Do all Volkswagen models use the same oil filter?
- No. Filter part numbers vary by engine displacement and model year even within the same Volkswagen model line. Each exact year record on this site lists source-checked filter part numbers where available. Confirm the part number on the year page or the retailer's fitment selector before ordering.
Look up a specific Volkswagen vehicle
Select year, make, and model to see the exact oil fitment record.