2000 Volkswagen Passat Oil Type & Capacity
The 2000 Volkswagen Passat oil type depends on the engine: the GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, ATW, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, ATW, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, AUG, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, AUG, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG takes 5W-40 (4.3 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, AHA takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, ATQ, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, ATQ, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 5W-40 (6.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW, Standard: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG, Standard: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, Standard: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, ATW, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, ATW, Standard: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, AUG, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, AUG, Standard: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, Standard: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG: 5W-40, 4.3 quarts with filter
- GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, AHA: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, ATQ, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, ATQ, Standard: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
- GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard: 5W-40, 6.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.30 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.30 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.30 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.30 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, ATW, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.30 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, ATW, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.30 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, AUG, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.30 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, AUG, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.30 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.30 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 4.30 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, AHA — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, ATQ, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, ATQ, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
| GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. |
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Coolant capacity
8.5 quarts (8.04 L) — Phosphate free coolant G12. DO NOT interchange or mix older G11 and G12 coolant.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2000 Volkswagen Passat take?
It depends on the engine: GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan uses 5W-40; GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, ATW, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, ATW, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, AUG, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, AUG, Standard uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, Standard uses 5W-40; GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan uses 5W-40; GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, AHA uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, ATQ, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, ATQ, Standard uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses 5W-40; GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 5W-40.
What is the oil capacity of a 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLS 4Motion, 4D Wagon holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, Automatic holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, Standard holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, ATW, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, ATW, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, AUG, Automatic holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 1.8 A, AUG, Standard holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, Automatic holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Wagon, 2.8 D, Standard holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLX 4Motion, 4D Sedan holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLX 4Motion, 4D Wagon holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, ATW holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 A, AUG holds 4.3 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, AHA holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, ATQ, Automatic holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.8 D, ATQ, Standard holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic holds 6.5 quarts with filter; GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard holds 6.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
Most 2000 Volkswagen Passat 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 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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