1991 Volkswagen Passat Oil Type & Capacity
The 1991 Volkswagen Passat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4D Sedan, 2.0 B, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -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. | — |
| 4D Sedan, 2.0 B, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -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. | — |
| 4D Sedan, 2.0 C, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -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. | — |
| 4D Sedan, 2.0 C, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -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. | — |
| 4D Wagon, 2.0 B, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -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. | — |
| 4D Wagon, 2.0 B, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -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. | — |
| 4D Wagon, 2.0 C, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -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. | — |
| 4D Wagon, 2.0 C, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -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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1991 Volkswagen Passat factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.9 quarts (5.58 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1991 Volkswagen Passat take?
The 1991 Volkswagen Passat takes 5W-20 motor oil (SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -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)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1991 Volkswagen Passat take?
The 1991 Volkswagen Passat holds 4.3 quarts with a filter change, or 3.7 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1991 Volkswagen Passat?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1991 Volkswagen Passat. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.