1985 Volkswagen Quantum Oil Type & Capacity

The 1985 Volkswagen Quantum oil type depends on the engine: the Base, Automatic takes 5W-20 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Base, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 1.6 H takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GL, 2.2 B, KM, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GL, 2.2 B, KM, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GL, 2.2 B, KX, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GL, 2.2 B, KX, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
Base, Automatic — 1.8L EngSAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to 80Deg.F)3.50 QTS.3.00 QTS.
Base, Standard — 1.8L EngSAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to 80Deg.F)3.50 QTS.3.00 QTS.
GL, 1.6 H — 1.6L EngSAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to 80Deg.F)4.00 QTS.3.50 QTS.
GL, 2.2 B, KM, Automatic — 2.2L EngSAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to 80Deg.F)4.00 QTS.3.50 QTS.
GL, 2.2 B, KM, Standard — 2.2L EngSAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to 80Deg.F)4.00 QTS.3.50 QTS.
GL, 2.2 B, KX, Automatic — 2.2L EngSAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to 80Deg.F)4.00 QTS.3.50 QTS.
GL, 2.2 B, KX, Standard — 2.2L EngSAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to 80Deg.F)4.00 QTS.3.50 QTS.

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1985 Volkswagen Quantum factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

6.5 quarts (6.15 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 1985 Volkswagen Quantum take?

It depends on the engine: Base, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 1.6 H uses 10W-30; GL, 2.2 B, KM, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 2.2 B, KM, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 2.2 B, KX, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 2.2 B, KX, Standard uses 5W-20.

How much oil does a 1985 Volkswagen Quantum take?

Capacity depends on the engine: Base, Automatic holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Base, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; GL, 1.6 H holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GL, 2.2 B, KM, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GL, 2.2 B, KM, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GL, 2.2 B, KX, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GL, 2.2 B, KX, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Volkswagen Quantum?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Volkswagen Quantum. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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