2008 Volkswagen Passat Oil Type & Capacity

The 2008 Volkswagen Passat oil type depends on the engine: the Komfort, 4D Sedan, BPY takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Komfort, 4D Sedan, CCTA takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Komfort, 4D Wagon, BPY takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Komfort, 4D Wagon, CCTA takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Lux, 4D Sedan, BPY takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Lux, 4D Sedan, CCTA takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Lux, 4D Wagon, BPY takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Lux, 4D Wagon, CCTA takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan, BPY, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan, BPY, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan, CCTA, Automatic takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan, CCTA, Standard takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Wagon, BPY takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Wagon, CCTA takes 5W-40 (4.9 quarts with filter); the VR6 takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts with filter); the VR6 4Motion, 4D Sedan takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts with filter); the VR6 4Motion, 4D Wagon takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Komfort, 4D Sedan, BPY: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Komfort, 4D Sedan, CCTA: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Komfort, 4D Wagon, BPY: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Komfort, 4D Wagon, CCTA: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Lux, 4D Sedan, BPY: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Lux, 4D Sedan, CCTA: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Lux, 4D Wagon, BPY: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Lux, 4D Wagon, CCTA: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Turbo, 4D Sedan, BPY, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Turbo, 4D Sedan, BPY, Standard: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Turbo, 4D Sedan, CCTA, Automatic: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Turbo, 4D Sedan, CCTA, Standard: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Turbo, 4D Wagon, BPY: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
Turbo, 4D Wagon, CCTA: 5W-40, 4.9 quarts with filter
VR6: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
VR6 4Motion, 4D Sedan: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
VR6 4Motion, 4D Wagon: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
Komfort, 4D Sedan, BPY — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Komfort, 4D Sedan, CCTA — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Komfort, 4D Wagon, BPY — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Komfort, 4D Wagon, CCTA — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Lux, 4D Sedan, BPY — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Lux, 4D Sedan, CCTA — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Lux, 4D Wagon, BPY — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Lux, 4D Wagon, CCTA — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Turbo, 4D Sedan, BPY, Automatic — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Turbo, 4D Sedan, BPY, Standard — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Turbo, 4D Sedan, CCTA, Automatic — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Turbo, 4D Sedan, CCTA, Standard — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Turbo, 4D Wagon, BPY — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Turbo, 4D Wagon, CCTA — 2.0L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	4.90 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
VR6 — 3.6L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
VR6 4Motion, 4D Sedan — 3.6L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
VR6 4Motion, 4D Wagon — 3.6L Eng	SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).	5.80 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. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.

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More specs & repair guides for your Passat

2008 Volkswagen Passat factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

7.6 quarts (7.19 L) — Phosphate-free Coolant G 012 A8F A4

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2008 Volkswagen Passat take?

It depends on the engine: Komfort, 4D Sedan, BPY uses 5W-40; Komfort, 4D Sedan, CCTA uses 5W-40; Komfort, 4D Wagon, BPY uses 5W-40; Komfort, 4D Wagon, CCTA uses 5W-40; Lux, 4D Sedan, BPY uses 5W-40; Lux, 4D Sedan, CCTA uses 5W-40; Lux, 4D Wagon, BPY uses 5W-40; Lux, 4D Wagon, CCTA uses 5W-40; Turbo, 4D Sedan, BPY, Automatic uses 5W-40; Turbo, 4D Sedan, BPY, Standard uses 5W-40; Turbo, 4D Sedan, CCTA, Automatic uses 5W-40; Turbo, 4D Sedan, CCTA, Standard uses 5W-40; Turbo, 4D Wagon, BPY uses 5W-40; Turbo, 4D Wagon, CCTA uses 5W-40; VR6 uses 5W-40; VR6 4Motion, 4D Sedan uses 5W-40; VR6 4Motion, 4D Wagon uses 5W-40.

How much oil does a 2008 Volkswagen Passat take?

Capacity depends on the engine: Komfort, 4D Sedan, BPY holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Komfort, 4D Sedan, CCTA holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Komfort, 4D Wagon, BPY holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Komfort, 4D Wagon, CCTA holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Lux, 4D Sedan, BPY holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Lux, 4D Sedan, CCTA holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Lux, 4D Wagon, BPY holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Lux, 4D Wagon, CCTA holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan, BPY, Automatic holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan, BPY, Standard holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan, CCTA, Automatic holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan, CCTA, Standard holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Wagon, BPY holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Wagon, CCTA holds 4.9 quarts with filter; VR6 holds 5.8 quarts with filter; VR6 4Motion, 4D Sedan holds 5.8 quarts with filter; VR6 4Motion, 4D Wagon holds 5.8 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Volkswagen Passat?

Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.