1999 Volkswagen JETTA Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1999 Volkswagen JETTA oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1999 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 1999 Volkswagen JETTA oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
1.9L 4-cylinder AHU H Diesel Turbo	4.8 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)	Volkswagen 068-115-561-E Volkswagen 068-115-561-B Volkswagen 074-115-562
1.9L 4-cylinder ALH 1 Diesel Turbo	4.8 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)	Volkswagen 068-115-561-E Volkswagen 068-115-561-B Volkswagen 074-115-562
2.0L 4-cylinder [A] ABA 2	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 06A-115-561-B-DSF Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B
2.0L 4-cylinder [B] ABA E	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 06A-115-561-B-DSF Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B
2.0L 4-cylinder [C] ABA C	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 06A-115-561-B-DSF Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B
2.0L 4-cylinder ABA G	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 06A-115-561-B-DSF Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B
2.0L 4-cylinder AEG B	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 06A-115-561-B-DSF Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B
2.8L 6-cylinder AAA D	5.8 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
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 JETTA Engine Option

1.9L 4-cylinder Engine Code AHU H Diesel Turbo

Engine:

1.9L 4-cylinder AHU H Diesel Turbo [aka 1.9L L4 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

TDI

Oil Capacity:

4.8 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 068-115-561-E, Volkswagen 068-115-561-B and Volkswagen 074-115-562

Oil Filter Replaces:

068-115-561

1999 Volkswagen JETTA 1.9L 4-cylinder AHU H 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 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

42472-EA

Coolant Capacity:

6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

1.9L 4-cylinder Engine Code ALH 1 Diesel Turbo

Engine:

1.9L 4-cylinder ALH 1 Diesel Turbo [aka 1.9L L4 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

TDI

Oil Capacity:

4.8 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 068-115-561-E, Volkswagen 068-115-561-B and Volkswagen 074-115-562

Oil Filter Replaces:

068-115-561

1999 Volkswagen JETTA 1.9L 4-cylinder ALH 1 Diesel Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

CH-4

Oil Capacity:

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

42472-EA

Coolant Capacity:

6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] ABA 2

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder [A] ABA 2 [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GL, GLS, Wolfsburg Edition

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 06A-115-561-B-DSF and Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B

Oil Filter Replaces:

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

1999 Volkswagen JETTA 2.0L 4-cylinder [A] ABA 2 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 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:

42472-EA

Coolant Capacity:

5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [B] ABA E

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder [B] ABA E [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GL, GLS, Wolfsburg Edition

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B-DSF and Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B

Oil Filter Replaces:

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

1999 Volkswagen JETTA 2.0L 4-cylinder [B] ABA E oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

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:

42472-EA

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

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

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

GL, GLS, Wolfsburg Edition

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B-DSF and Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B

Oil Filter Replaces:

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

1999 Volkswagen JETTA 2.0L 4-cylinder [C] ABA C oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

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:

42472-EA

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code ABA G

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

GL, GLS, Wolfsburg Edition

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B-DSF and Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B

Oil Filter Replaces:

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

1999 Volkswagen JETTA 2.0L 4-cylinder ABA G oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

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:

42472-EA

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code AEG B

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder AEG B [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GL, GLS, Wolfsburg Edition

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B-DSF and Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B

Oil Filter Replaces:

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

1999 Volkswagen JETTA 2.0L 4-cylinder AEG B oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

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:

42472-EA

Coolant Capacity:

5.3 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code AAA D

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

GLS, GLX

Oil Capacity:

5.8 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 021-115-562-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1999 Volkswagen JETTA 2.8L 6-cylinder AAA D oil change details

Oil Grade:

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 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:

10 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:

GLS, GLX

Oil Capacity:

6.1 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 021-115-562-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1999 Volkswagen JETTA 2.8L 6-cylinder AFP 5 oil change details

Oil Grade:

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)