1989 Volkswagen JETTA Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1989 Volkswagen JETTA oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1989 Volkswagen JETTA, 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 1989 Volkswagen JETTA oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
1.6L 4-cylinder [A] PF 5	4.6 quarts (with filter)	10W (-29 To -5°C) 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)	Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 056-115-561-G
1.6L 4-cylinder [A] RV 7	N/A	N/A	Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 056-115-561-G
1.8L 4-cylinder [B] PF 6	4.2 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 (Above -10°C) 30 (0 To 30°C)	Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 056-115-561-G
1.8L 4-cylinder [B] RV 8	4.2 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 (Above -10°C) 30 (0 To 30°C)	Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 056-115-561-G
1.8L 4-cylinder [C] PL C	4.2 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 (Above -10°C) 30 (0 To 30°C)	Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 056-115-561-G
1.8L 4-cylinder [G] ME 9 Diesel	4.2 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 (Above -10°C) 30 (0 To 30°C)	Volkswagen 068-115-561-B
1.8L 4-cylinder [H] MF H Diesel Turbo	4.2 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 (Above -10°C) 30 (0 To 30°C)	Volkswagen 068-115-561-B

Select Your 1989 Volkswagen JETTA Engine Option

1.6L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] PF 5

Engine:

1.6L 4-cylinder [A] PF 5 [aka 1.6L L4 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Carat, GL, GLI 16-Valve

Oil Capacity:

4.6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

10W (-29 To -5°C)
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:

Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B and Volkswagen 056-115-561-G

Oil Filter Replaces:

034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561

1989 Volkswagen JETTA 1.6L 4-cylinder [A] PF 5 oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

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

Oil Viscosity/Type:

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

6.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

1.6L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] RV 7

Engine:

1.6L 4-cylinder [A] RV 7 [aka 1.6L L4 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Carat, GL, GLI 16-Valve

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B and Volkswagen 056-115-561-G

Oil Filter Replaces:

034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561

1989 Volkswagen JETTA 1.6L 4-cylinder [A] RV 7 oil change details

Oil Grade:

N/A

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

1.8L 4-cylinder Engine Code [B] PF 6

Engine:

1.8L 4-cylinder [B] PF 6 [aka 1.8L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Carat, GL, GLI 16-Valve

Oil Capacity:

4.2 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 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B and Volkswagen 056-115-561-G

Oil Filter Replaces:

034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561

1989 Volkswagen JETTA 1.8L 4-cylinder [B] PF 6 oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

4.2 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 (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:

6.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

1.8L 4-cylinder Engine Code [B] RV 8

Engine:

1.8L 4-cylinder [B] RV 8 [aka 1.8L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Carat, GL, GLI 16-Valve

Oil Capacity:

4.2 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 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B and Volkswagen 056-115-561-G

Oil Filter Replaces:

034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561

1989 Volkswagen JETTA 1.8L 4-cylinder [B] RV 8 oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. Add 0.5 Liters (0.5 quarts) less than the total capacity shown. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches approximately 60°C (140°F). Then, switch the engine off, wait 3 minutes, and check the dipstick. Add oil to reach the full mark. The final amount needed may be more or less than 0.5 Liters (0.5 quarts).