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Fluid Capacities

FLUID CAPACITIES

Item Condition Specification (1)
Engine Oil Golf 6 Cylinder: W/ Oil Filter 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
Engine Oil Golf 4 Cylinder: W/ Oil Filter 4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
Engine Oil Golf 4 Cyl. Diesel: W/ Filter 4.4 Qts. (4.5L)
Engine Oil GTI 6 Cylinder: W/ Oil Filter 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
Engine Oil GTI 4 Cylinder: W/ Oil Filter 4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
Engine Oil GTI 4 Cyl. Diesel: W/ Filter 4.4 Qts. (4.5L)
Engine Oil Cabrio 6 Cylinder: W/ Filter 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
Engine Oil Cabrio 4 Cylinder: W/ Filter 4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
Engine Oil Cabrio 4 Cyl. Diesel:W/ Filter 4.4 Qts. (4.5L)
Engine Oil Jetta 6 Cylinder: W/ Filter 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
Engine Oil Jetta 4 Cylinder: W/ Filter 4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
Engine Oil Jetta 4 Cyl. Diesel: W/ Filter 4.4 Qts. (4.5L)
Engine Oil Passat 6 Cylinder: W/ Filter 5.7 Qts. (5.5L)
Engine Oil Passat 4 Cylinder: W/ Filter 4.1 Qts. (4.0L)
Engine Oil Passat 4 Cyl. Diesel:W/ Filter 4.4 Qts. (4.5L)
Fuel Tank Golf: Full Capacity 14.5 Gal. (55L)
Fuel Tank Golf: Reserve Tank 1.8 Gal. (7L)
Fuel Tank GTI: Full Capacity 14.5 Gal. (55L)
Fuel Tank GTI: Reserve Tank 1.8 Gal. (7L)
Fuel Tank Carbio: Full Capacity 14.5 Gal. (55L)
Fuel Tank Cabrio: Reserve Tank 1.8 Gal. (7L)
Fuel Tank Jetta: Full Capacity 14.5 Gal. (55L)
Fuel Tank Jetta: Reserve Tank 1.8 Gal. (7L)
Fuel Tank Passat: Full Capacity 18.5 Gal. (70L)
Fuel Tank Passat: Reserve Tank 2.6 Gal. (10L)
Windshield Washer Container Golf: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
Windshield Washer Container GTI: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
Windshield Washer Container Cabrio: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
Windshield Washer Container Jetta: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
Windshield Washer Container Passat: Drained 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
(1) Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.