2021 Volkswagen Atlas Oil Type & Capacity
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 0W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 0W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 0W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 0W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the S, AWD takes 0W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the S, FWD takes 0W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE R-Line, AWD takes 0W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the SE R-Line, FWD takes 0W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the SEL Premium R-Line takes 0W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the SEL R-Line, AWD takes 0W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the SEL R-Line, FWD takes 0W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 0W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- S, AWD: 0W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- S, FWD: 0W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE R-Line, AWD: 0W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE R-Line, FWD: 0W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL Premium R-Line: 0W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL R-Line, AWD: 0W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SEL R-Line, FWD: 0W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| S, AWD — 2.0L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| S, FWD — 2.0L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 6.00 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 | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 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 | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
| SEL Premium R-Line — 3.6L Eng | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 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 | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 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 | VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Atlas
2021 Volkswagen Atlas factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
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 2021 Volkswagen Atlas take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 0W-30; 2.0L uses 0W-30; 2.0L uses 0W-30; 2.0L uses 0W-30; 3.6L uses 0W-30; 3.6L uses 0W-30; 3.6L uses 0W-30; 3.6L uses 0W-30; 3.6L uses 0W-30; S, AWD uses 0W-30; S, FWD uses 0W-30; SE R-Line, AWD uses 0W-30; SE R-Line, FWD uses 0W-30; SEL Premium R-Line uses 0W-30; SEL R-Line, AWD uses 0W-30; SEL R-Line, FWD uses 0W-30.
How much oil does a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; S, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; S, FWD holds 6.0 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 R-Line 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.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2021 Volkswagen Atlas?
Yes. 0W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.