1993 Volkswagen Golf III Oil Type & Capacity
The 1993 Volkswagen Golf III takes 5W-50 motor oil — 4.2 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-50 — 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L, Automatic, 01M | SAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.0 L, Automatic, 096 | SAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.0 L, Standard | SAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.0 R, Automatic, 01M | SAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.0 R, Automatic, 096 | SAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.0 R, Standard | SAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Golf III
1993 Volkswagen Golf III factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.5 quarts (6.15 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1993 Volkswagen Golf III take?
The 1993 Volkswagen Golf III takes 5W-50 motor oil (SAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to 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.
How much oil does a 1993 Volkswagen Golf III take?
The 1993 Volkswagen Golf III holds 4.2 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1993 Volkswagen Golf III?
Yes. 5W-50 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Volkswagen Golf III. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.