1999 Volkswagen Golf Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your essential guide to 1999 Volkswagen Golf oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1999 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 1999 Volkswagen Golf oil change!
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| Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cylinder ABA G | 4.8 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) | Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 056-115-561-G |
| 1.9L 4-cylinder AEG B | 4.8 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS) | Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 056-115-561-G |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder AHU H Diesel Turbo | 4.2 quarts (with filter) | 10W (Below -5°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-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 068-115-561-B Volkswagen 074-115-562 Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder ALH 1 Diesel Turbo | 4.2 quarts (with filter) | 10W (Below -5°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-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 068-115-561-B Volkswagen 074-115-562 Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B |
| 2.8L 6-cylinder AFP 5 | 6.1 quarts (with filter) | 10W (Below -5°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-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 1999 Volkswagen Golf Engine Option
1.9L 4-cylinder Engine Code ABA G
Engine:
1.9L 4-cylinder ABA G [aka 1.9L L4 (Diesel)]
Body & Trims:
GL, GLS, GTI, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition
Oil Capacity:
4.8 quarts (with filter)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561
1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L 4-cylinder ABA G 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 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - If a synthetic oil meeting the applicable Audi or Volkswagen quality standard with the recommended viscosity grade is unavailable, be sure to use a viscosity grade suitable for your climate, season, and driving conditions. Ensure the oil meets the listed Audi and Volkswagen oil quality standards.
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 AEG B
Engine:
1.9L 4-cylinder AEG B [aka 1.9L L4 (Diesel)]
Body & Trims:
GL, GLS, GTI, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition
Oil Capacity:
4.8 quarts (with filter)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561
1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L 4-cylinder AEG B 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 Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code AHU H Diesel Turbo
Engine:
2.0L 4-cylinder AHU H Diesel Turbo [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
TDI
Oil Capacity:
4.2 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
10W (Below -5°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-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 068-115-561-B, Volkswagen 074-115-562 and Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B
Oil Filter Replaces:
068-115-561 and 034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561
1999 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L 4-cylinder AHU H Diesel Turbo 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 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-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 quarts
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code ALH 1 Diesel Turbo
Engine:
2.0L 4-cylinder ALH 1 Diesel Turbo [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
TDI
Oil Capacity:
4.2 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
10W (Below -5°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-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 068-115-561-B, Volkswagen 074-115-562 and Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B
Oil Filter Replaces:
068-115-561 and 034-115-561-A, 06A-115-561
1999 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L 4-cylinder ALH 1 Diesel Turbo 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 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-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:
5.3 quarts
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
2.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code AFP 5
Engine:
2.8L 6-cylinder AFP 5 [aka 2.8L V6 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
GTI
Oil Capacity:
6.1 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
10W (Below -5°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-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
1999 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L 6-cylinder AFP 5 oil change details
Oil Grade:
SJ
Oil Capacity:
6.1 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 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-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:
9.5 quarts
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A