Motor oil for Volkswagen Passat

Type the engine variant of your Volkswagen Passat to see the right engine oil and the manufacturer approvals.

Which engine do you drive?

Fuel and model year are enough - only the matching engines stay.

Model year

The power is on your registration certificate, field P.2 (in kW).

Country of registration

HSN (field 2.1)

TSN (field 2.2)

Both numbers are on the German registration certificate part I, fields 2.1 and 2.2.

Number plate

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.

Oils for Volkswagen Passat

e.g. for Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TFSI (2020–2022)

All oils for Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TFSI (2020–2022)

Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Volkswagen Passat

Engine	Model years	Viscosity	Fill quantity
2.0 TFSI	2020–2022	0W-20	5.7 L
2.0 TFSI	2019–2020	0W-20	5.7 L
2.0 TSI	2018–…	0W-20	not specified
2.0 TFSI	2017–2019	0W-20	5.7 L
1.8 TSI (125 kW)	2015–2017	5W-40	5.5 L
3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW)	2015–2018	5W-40	5.5 L
2.0 TDI (110 kW)	2014–2015	0W-30, 5W-30	5.5 L
1.8 TSI	2013–2014	5W-40	5.5 L
2.0 TDI (103 kW)	2013–2014	0W-30, 5W-30	4.3 L
2.5	2013–2015	5W-40	6 L
3.6 V6 FSI	2013–2015	5W-40	5.5 L
2.0 TDI (103 kW)	2011–2013	0W-30, 5W-30	4.3 L
2.5	2011–2013	5W-40	6 L
3.6 V6 FSI	2011–2013	5W-40	5.5 L
2.0 TFSI (147 kW)	2009–2010	5W-40	4.6 L
3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW)	2009–2010	5W-40	5.5 L
2.0 TFSI (147 kW)	2007–2010	5W-40	4.6 L
3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (206 kW)	2007–2010	5W-40	5.5 L
2.0 16V FSI	2005–2010	5W-40	4.6 L
2.0 TFSI (147 kW)	2005–2008	5W-40	4.6 L
3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW)	2005–2009	5W-40	5.5 L
2.0 TDI (100 kW)	2003–2005	5W-30, 5W-40	3.6 L
1.8 T 5V (110 kW)	2001–2005	5W-40	4.1 L
W8 (202 kW)	2001–2004	5W-40	8.5 L
1.8 T 5V (110 kW)	2000–2001	5W-40	4.1 L
2.8 5V (142 kW)	2000–2005	5W-40	6.2 L
2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW)	2000–2005	5W-40	6.2 L
1.8 T 5V (110 kW)	1999–2000	5W-40	4.1 L
2.8 5V (142 kW)	1999–2000	5W-40	6.2 L
2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW)	1999–2000	5W-40	6.2 L
1.9 TDI (66 kW)	1995–1997	0W-30, 5W-30	4.5 L
2.8 VR6	1994–1997	0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50	5.5 L
1.8 (55 kW)	1993–1996	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	3.8 L
1.8 (66 kW)	1993–1996	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	3.8 L
1.9 TDI (66 kW)	1993–1996	0W-30, 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50	4.3 L
1.9 Turbo Diesel	1993–1996	0W-30, 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50	4.3 L
2.0	1993–1996	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
2.0 16V	1993–1996	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
2.0 Syncro	1993–1996	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
2.8 VR6	1993–1996	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	6 L
1.8 (55 kW)	1992–1993	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
1.8 (66 kW)	1992–1996	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
1.9 Diesel	1992–1993	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50	4.5 L
1.9 Turbo Diesel	1992–1993	0W-30, 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50	4.5 L
2.0	1992–1993	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
2.0 16V	1992–1993	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
2.0 Syncro	1992–1993	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
2.8 VR6	1992–1994	0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50	6 L
1.8 (66 kW)	1991–1992	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
1.9 Turbo Diesel	1991–1992	10W-40, 15W-50	4.5 L
2.8 VR6	1991–1992	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	6 L
1.8 (55 kW)	1990–1992	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
2.0	1990–1992	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
2.0 Syncro	1990–1992	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
1.6 Turbo Diesel	1989–1991	10W-40, 15W-50	4.5 L
1.8 G60 Syncro	1989–1993	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
1.9 Diesel	1989–1992	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50	4.5 L
2.0 16V	1989–1994	0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50	4 L
1.6	1988–1990	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
1.6 Turbo Diesel	1988–1989	10W-40, 15W-50	4.5 L
1.8 (66 kW)	1988–1991	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
1.8 (79 kW)	1988–1990	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
2.0 16V	1988–1992	10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40	4 L
1.6	1985–1988	15W-40, 20W-50	3.5 L
1.8	1985–1988	15W-40, 20W-50	3.5 L

Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.

Other fluids for the Volkswagen Passat

Fluid	Requirement
Manual gearbox & axle oil	75W-90, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)	75W-90, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000
Axle & differential oil	75W-90, 70W-75, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000
Brake fluid	VW 501 14 (TL 766-Z), FMVSS 116 DOT 3
Coolant & antifreeze	ASTM D3306, G12
Power steering fluid	ZF TE-ML 02K, Allison TES 389

Which viscosity does a Volkswagen Passat need?

We cover 65 engine variants of the Volkswagen Passat. The most commonly approved grades are 5W-40, 5W-30, 10W-40 and 15W-50. Fill quantity ranges from 3.5 to 8.5 litres depending on the engine.

Which approvals does Volkswagen require?

Volkswagen mostly calls for the approvals VW 505 00, VW 502 00, VW 504 00 and VW 507 00. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.

Volkswagen Passat engine variants

The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Volkswagen Passat: Passat 2.0 TFSI 2020–2022, Passat 2.0 TFSI 2019–2020, Passat 2.0 TSI 2018–…, Passat 2.0 TFSI 2017–2019, Passat 1.8 TSI (125 kW) 2015–2017, Passat 3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW) 2015–2018, Passat 2.0 TDI (110 kW) 2014–2015, Passat 1.8 TSI 2013–2014, Passat 2.0 TDI (103 kW) 2013–2014, Passat 2.5 2013–2015, Passat 3.6 V6 FSI 2013–2015, Passat 2.0 TDI (103 kW) 2011–2013, Passat 2.5 2011–2013, Passat 3.6 V6 FSI 2011–2013, Passat 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) 2009–2010, Passat 3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW) 2009–2010, Passat 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) 2007–2010, Passat 3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion (206 kW) 2007–2010, Passat 2.0 16V FSI 2005–2010, Passat 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) 2005–2008, Passat 3.6 V6 FSI (206 kW) 2005–2009, Passat 2.0 TDI (100 kW) 2003–2005, Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) 2001–2005, Passat W8 (202 kW) 2001–2004, Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) 2000–2001, Passat 2.8 5V (142 kW) 2000–2005, Passat 2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW) 2000–2005, Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) 1999–2000, Passat 2.8 5V (142 kW) 1999–2000, Passat 2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW) 1999–2000, Passat 1.9 TDI (66 kW) 1995–1997, Passat 2.8 VR6 1994–1997, Passat 1.8 (55 kW) 1993–1996, Passat 1.8 (66 kW) 1993–1996, Passat 1.9 TDI (66 kW) 1993–1996, Passat 1.9 Turbo Diesel 1993–1996, Passat 2.0 1993–1996, Passat 2.0 16V 1993–1996, Passat 2.0 Syncro 1993–1996, Passat 2.8 VR6 1993–1996, Passat 1.8 (55 kW) 1992–1993, Passat 1.8 (66 kW) 1992–1996, Passat 1.9 Diesel 1992–1993, Passat 1.9 Turbo Diesel 1992–1993, Passat 2.0 1992–1993, Passat 2.0 16V 1992–1993, Passat 2.0 Syncro 1992–1993, Passat 2.8 VR6 1992–1994, Passat 1.8 (66 kW) 1991–1992, Passat 1.9 Turbo Diesel 1991–1992, Passat 2.8 VR6 1991–1992, Passat 1.8 (55 kW) 1990–1992, Passat 2.0 1990–1992, Passat 2.0 Syncro 1990–1992, Passat 1.6 Turbo Diesel 1989–1991, Passat 1.8 G60 Syncro 1989–1993, Passat 1.9 Diesel 1989–1992, Passat 2.0 16V 1989–1994, Passat 1.6 1988–1990, Passat 1.6 Turbo Diesel 1988–1989, Passat 1.8 (66 kW) 1988–1991, Passat 1.8 (79 kW) 1988–1990, Passat 2.0 16V 1988–1992, Passat 1.6 1985–1988 and Passat 1.8 1985–1988. Your engine is not listed? Type your vehicle into the search above.