1993 Volkswagen EuroVan Oil Type & Capacity: 5W-50 (4.8 quarts)

The 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan takes 5W-50 motor oil — 4.8 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-504.8 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
CL, 2.5 C, AutomaticSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
CL, 2.5 C, StandardSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
CL, 2.5 D, AutomaticSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
CL, 2.5 D, StandardSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
CV, AutomaticSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
CV, StandardSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
GL, 2.5 C, AutomaticSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
GL, 2.5 C, StandardSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
GL, 2.5 D, AutomaticSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
GL, 2.5 D, StandardSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
MV, 2.5 C, AutomaticSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
MV, 2.5 C, StandardSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
MV, 2.5 D, AutomaticSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
MV, 2.5 D, StandardSAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.80 QTS.4.20 QTS.
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Coolant capacity

18.6 quarts (17.6 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan take?

The 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan takes 5W-50 motor oil (SAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.

What is the oil capacity of a 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan?

The 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan oil capacity is 4.8 quarts with a filter change, or 4.2 quarts without changing the filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan?

Most 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan 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 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan?

Yes. 5W-50 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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