2019 Volkswagen Atlas Oil Type & Capacity
The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 5W-40 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 3.6L takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE R-Line, AWD takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SE R-Line, FWD takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SEL Premium takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SEL R-Line, AWD takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SEL R-Line, FWD takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, AWD takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, FWD takes 5W-40 (5.8 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 5W-40, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-40, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE R-Line, AWD: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE R-Line, FWD: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL Premium: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL R-Line, AWD: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL R-Line, FWD: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL, AWD: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL, FWD: 5W-40, 5.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — SE, 2.0L Eng VIN P, 2.0L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 2.0L — S, 2.0L Eng VIN P, 2.0L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 3.6L — SE, 3.6L Eng VIN R, FWD, 3.6L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 3.6L — S, 3.6L Eng VIN R, 3.6L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 3.6L — SE, 3.6L Eng VIN R, AWD, 3.6L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| SE R-Line, AWD — 3.6L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| SE R-Line, FWD — 3.6L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| SEL Premium — 3.6L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| SEL R-Line, AWD — 3.6L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| SEL R-Line, FWD — 3.6L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| SEL, AWD — 3.6L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| SEL, FWD — 3.6L Eng | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 and/or 504 00 Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
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Coolant capacity
21.1 quarts (19.96 L). Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 5W-40; 3.6L uses 5W-40; SE R-Line, AWD uses 5W-40; SE R-Line, FWD uses 5W-40; SEL Premium uses 5W-40; SEL R-Line, AWD uses 5W-40; SEL R-Line, FWD uses 5W-40; SEL, AWD uses 5W-40; SEL, FWD uses 5W-40.
What is the oil capacity of a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE R-Line, AWD holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE R-Line, FWD holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SEL Premium holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SEL R-Line, AWD holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SEL R-Line, FWD holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SEL, AWD holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SEL, FWD holds 5.8 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2019 Volkswagen Atlas?
Most 2019 Volkswagen Atlas 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 2019 Volkswagen Atlas?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.