1990 Volkswagen Jetta Oil Type & Capacity
The 1990 Volkswagen Jetta oil type depends on the engine: the Carat, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the Carat, 1.8 B, PF, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the Carat, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the Carat, 1.8 B, RV, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the Carat, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the Carat, 1.8 K, PF, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the Carat, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the Carat, 1.8 K, RV, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G takes 10W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLI, 2.0 E takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLI, 2.0 J takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Carat, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- Carat, 1.8 B, PF, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- Carat, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- Carat, 1.8 B, RV, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- Carat, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- Carat, 1.8 K, PF, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- Carat, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- Carat, 1.8 K, RV, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G: 10W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Standard: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLI, 2.0 E: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLI, 2.0 J: 5W-20, 4.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carat, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Carat, 1.8 B, PF, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Carat, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Carat, 1.8 B, RV, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Carat, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Carat, 1.8 K, PF, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Carat, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Carat, 1.8 K, RV, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G — 1.6L Eng | SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (60Deg.F and Below), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.80 QTS. | 4.30 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GLI, 2.0 E — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GLI, 2.0 J — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (20Deg.F to -20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta take?
It depends on the engine: Carat, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic uses 5W-20; Carat, 1.8 B, PF, Standard uses 5W-20; Carat, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic uses 5W-20; Carat, 1.8 B, RV, Standard uses 5W-20; Carat, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic uses 5W-20; Carat, 1.8 K, PF, Standard uses 5W-20; Carat, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic uses 5W-20; Carat, 1.8 K, RV, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G uses 10W-30; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Standard uses 5W-20; GLI, 2.0 E uses 5W-20; GLI, 2.0 J uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Carat, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; Carat, 1.8 B, PF, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; Carat, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; Carat, 1.8 B, RV, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; Carat, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; Carat, 1.8 K, PF, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; Carat, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; Carat, 1.8 K, RV, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.6 G holds 4.8 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, PF, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, RV, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, PF, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 B, RV, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, PF, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 1.8 K, RV, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLI, 2.0 E holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLI, 2.0 J holds 4.3 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1990 Volkswagen Jetta?
Most 1990 Volkswagen Jetta owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Volkswagen recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1990 Volkswagen Jetta?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.