2020 Volkswagen Golf Oil Type & Capacity
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf takes 0W-20 motor oil — 4.2 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
0W-20 — 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Trans | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-20 Long Life IV VW 508 00., Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 VW 504 00, Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40 | 4.20 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. If you must add oil and no oil is available that meets the Volkswagen oil quality standard required for your engine, you can add a maximum 0.5 liters (0.5 qt) of engine oil that meet the ACEA A3/B4 and API SN specification, and has viscosity grade of SAE 0W-20 (WV 504 00 and VW 502 00). |
| Standard Trans | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-20 Long Life IV VW 508 00., Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 VW 504 00, Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40 | 4.20 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. If you must add oil and no oil is available that meets the Volkswagen oil quality standard required for your engine, you can add a maximum 0.5 liters (0.5 qt) of engine oil that meet the ACEA A3/B4 and API SN specification, and has viscosity grade of SAE 0W-20 (WV 504 00 and VW 502 00). |
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More specs & repair guides for your Golf
2020 Volkswagen Golf factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.6 quarts (10.03 L). Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2020 Volkswagen Golf take?
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf takes 0W-20 motor oil (Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-20 Long Life IV VW 508 00., Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 VW 504 00, Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2020 Volkswagen Golf take?
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf holds 4.2 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2020 Volkswagen Golf?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Volkswagen Golf. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.