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1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
1.5L 4-cylinder CK C Diesel3.7 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (-20 To 10°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (-10 To 30°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
40 (20 To 40°C)
N/A
1.5L 4-cylinder EH D3.7 quarts (with filter)SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
N/A
1.5L 4-cylinder FX A3.7 quarts (with filter)SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
N/A
1.6L 4-cylinder EJ G3.7 quarts (with filter)SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
N/A

Select Your 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Engine Option

1.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code CK C Diesel

Engine:

1.5L 4-cylinder CK C Diesel [aka 1.5L 4-cylinder (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

3.7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (-20 To 10°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (-10 To 30°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
40 (20 To 40°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Volkswagen Rabbit 1.5L 4-cylinder CK C Diesel oil change details

Oil Grade:

CF

Oil Capacity:

3.7 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (-20 To 10°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (-10 To 30°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
40 (20 To 40°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

7.4 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

1.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code EH D

Engine:

1.5L 4-cylinder EH D [aka 1.5L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

3.7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Volkswagen Rabbit 1.5L 4-cylinder EH D oil change details

Oil Grade:

SJ

Oil Capacity:

3.7 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51516-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42133-EA

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

1.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code FX A

Engine:

1.5L 4-cylinder FX A [aka 1.5L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

3.7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Volkswagen Rabbit 1.5L 4-cylinder FX A oil change details

Oil Grade:

SJ

Oil Capacity:

3.7 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51516-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

1.6L 4-cylinder Engine Code EJ G

Engine:

1.6L 4-cylinder EJ G [aka 1.6L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

3.7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Volkswagen Rabbit 1.6L 4-cylinder EJ G oil change details

Oil Grade:

SJ

Oil Capacity:

3.7 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (-15 To 30°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51516-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42133-EA

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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