1990 Volkswagen PASSAT Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1990 Volkswagen PASSAT oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1990 Volkswagen PASSAT, 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 1990 Volkswagen PASSAT oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
2.0L 4-cylinder [B] 9A 5	4.2 quarts (with filter)	10W (Below -5°C) SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (-20 To 15°C) SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (Above -15°C) SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C) 30 (0 To 30°C) 40 (Above 20°C) SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 056-115-561-G

Select Your 1990 Volkswagen PASSAT Engine Option

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [B] 9A 5

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder [B] 9A 5 [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

10W (Below -5°C)
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (-20 To 15°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
40 (Above 20°C)
SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

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

Oil Filter Replaces:

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

1990 Volkswagen PASSAT 2.0L 4-cylinder [B] 9A 5 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).