1996 Volkswagen Golf Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your essential guide to 1996 Volkswagen Golf oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1996 Volkswagen Golf, 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 1996 Volkswagen Golf oil change!
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| Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cylinder [A] ABA 2 | 4.2 quarts (with filter) | 10W (Below -5°C) SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -15°C) SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C) 30 (0 To 30°C) 40 (Above 20°C) SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS) 5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS) | Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 056-115-561-G |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder [B] ABA F | 4.2 quarts (with filter) | 10W (Below -5°C) SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -15°C) SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C) 30 (0 To 30°C) 40 (Above 20°C) SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS) 5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS) | Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 056-115-561-G |
| 2.8L 6-cylinder [D] AAA H | 5.8 quarts (with filter) | 10W (Below -5°C) SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (Above -10°C) SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C) 30W (0 To 30°C) 40W (Above 20°C) SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS) 5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS) | Volkswagen 021-115-562-A |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder [B] ACC B | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1.9L 4-cylinder [F] [G][J] 1 Diesel Turbo | 4.8 quarts (with filter) | SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -15°C) SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS) 5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS) | N/A |
Select Your 1996 Volkswagen Golf Engine Option
2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] ABA 2
Engine:
2.0L 4-cylinder [A] ABA 2 [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
GTI
Oil Capacity:
4.2 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
10W (Below -5°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
40 (Above 20°C)
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS)
5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561
1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L 4-cylinder [A] ABA 2 oil change details
Oil Grade:
SJ
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).
Oil Viscosity/Type:
10W (Below -5°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
40 (Above 20°C)
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS) - This applies when using energy-conserving oils.
5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [B] ABA F
Engine:
2.0L 4-cylinder [B] ABA F [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
GTI
Oil Capacity:
4.2 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
10W (Below -5°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
40 (Above 20°C)
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS)
5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561
1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L 4-cylinder [B] ABA F oil change details
Oil Grade:
SJ
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).
Oil Viscosity/Type:
10W (Below -5°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
30 (0 To 30°C)
40 (Above 20°C)
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS) - This applies when using energy-conserving oils.
5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
N/A
2.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code [D] AAA H
Engine:
2.8L 6-cylinder [D] AAA H [aka 2.8L V6 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
GTI VR6
Oil Capacity:
5.8 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
10W (Below -5°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (Above -10°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
30W (0 To 30°C)
40W (Above 20°C)
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS)
5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
1996 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L 6-cylinder [D] AAA H oil change details
Oil Grade:
SL
Oil Capacity:
5.8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
10W (Below -5°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50 (Above -10°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 10°C)
30W (0 To 30°C)
40W (Above 20°C)
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS) - This applies when using energy-conserving oils.
5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS)
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
11 quarts
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
1.8L 4-cylinder Engine Code [B] ACC B
Engine:
1.8L 4-cylinder [B] ACC B [aka 1.8L 4-cylinder]
Body & Trims:
All
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
OEM Oil Filter:
N/A
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L 4-cylinder [B] ACC B 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
1.9L 4-cylinder Engine Code [F] [G][J] 1 Diesel Turbo
Engine:
1.9L 4-cylinder [F] [G][J] 1 Diesel Turbo [aka 1.9L 4-cylinder (Diesel Turbo)]
Body & Trims:
All
Oil Capacity:
4.8 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -15°C)
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS)
5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
N/A
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L 4-cylinder [F] [G][J] 1 Diesel Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
CH-4
Oil Capacity:
4.8 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).
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -15°C)
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (All TEMPS) - This applies when using energy-conserving oils.
5W-50, SAE 10W-50, SAE 10W-60 (All TEMPS)
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
7 quarts
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A