1996 Volkswagen PASSAT Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1996 Volkswagen PASSAT oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1996 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 1996 Volkswagen PASSAT oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
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)	Volkswagen 068-115-561-E Volkswagen 056-115-561-G Volkswagen 068-115-561-B
1.9L 4-cylinder AAZ Z Diesel Turbo	N/A	N/A	Volkswagen 068-115-561-E Volkswagen 056-115-561-G Volkswagen 068-115-561-B
2.0L 4-cylinder [C] ABA G	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 056-115-561-G Volkswagen 068-115-561-B Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B
2.8L 6-cylinder [E] AAA J	5.8 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 021-115-562-A

Select Your 1996 Volkswagen PASSAT Engine Option

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 L4 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

TDI

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:

Volkswagen 068-115-561-E, Volkswagen 056-115-561-G and Volkswagen 068-115-561-B

Oil Filter Replaces:

068-115-561

1996 Volkswagen PASSAT 1.9L 4-cylinder [F] [G][J] 1 Diesel Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

CF-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:

5.8 quarts - For models with a Manual Transaxle (MTXL).
5.8 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transaxle (ATXL).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

1.9L 4-cylinder Engine Code AAZ Z Diesel Turbo

Engine:

1.9L 4-cylinder AAZ Z Diesel Turbo [aka 1.9L L4 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

TDI

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 068-115-561-E, Volkswagen 056-115-561-G and Volkswagen 068-115-561-B

Oil Filter Replaces:

068-115-561

1996 Volkswagen PASSAT 1.9L 4-cylinder AAZ Z Diesel Turbo 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

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [C] ABA G

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder [C] ABA G [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GLS, TDI

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:

Volkswagen 056-115-561-G, Volkswagen 068-115-561-B and Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B

Oil Filter Replaces:

068-115-561 and 034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561

1996 Volkswagen PASSAT 2.0L 4-cylinder [C] ABA G 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).

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)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51516-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

5.8 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code [E] AAA J

Engine:

2.8L 6-cylinder [E] AAA J [aka 2.8L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GLX

Oil Capacity:

5.8 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 021-115-562-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1996 Volkswagen PASSAT 2.8L 6-cylinder [E] AAA J oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

5.8 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).