1987 Volkswagen Scirocco Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco takes 5W-20 motor oil — 4.3 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-20 — 4.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Below 20Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Base, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Below 20Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Base, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Below 20Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Scirocco
1987 Volkswagen Scirocco factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.1 quarts (4.82 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco take?
The 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco takes 5W-20 motor oil (SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Below 20Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco take?
The 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco holds 4.3 quarts with a filter change, or 3.7 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.