1992 Volkswagen Golf Oil Type & Capacity
The 1992 Volkswagen Golf takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.3 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, PF, Standard | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 1.8 A, RV, Standard | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 1.8 K, PF, Standard | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 1.8 K, RV, Standard | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, PF, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, PF, Standard | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, RV, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 1.8 A, RV, Standard | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 1.8 K, PF, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 1.8 K, PF, Standard | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 1.8 K, RV, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 1.8 K, RV, Standard | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.30 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Golf
1992 Volkswagen Golf factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
1.7 quarts (6.43 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1992 Volkswagen Golf take?
The 1992 Volkswagen Golf takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1992 Volkswagen Golf take?
The 1992 Volkswagen Golf holds 4.3 quarts with a filter change, or 3.7 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1992 Volkswagen Golf?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1992 Volkswagen Golf. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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