1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit takes 10W-30 motor oil — 4.7 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
10W-30 — 4.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Base, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 H, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 H, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 B, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 B, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 H, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 H, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 B, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 B, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GTI | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| L, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 G | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| L, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| L, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 B | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 G, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 G, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 B, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 B, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 G, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 G, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 H | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 B, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 B, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 G, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 G, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 B, Automatic | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 B, Standard | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Rabbit
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.9 quarts (6.52 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit take?
The 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit takes 10W-30 motor oil (SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit take?
The 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit holds 4.7 quarts with a filter change, or 4.2 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.