2004 Volkswagen PASSAT Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2004 Volkswagen PASSAT oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2004 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 2004 Volkswagen PASSAT oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
1.8L 4-cylinder AWM 8 Turbo	4.2 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B Volkswagen 068-115-561-B
2.0L 4-cylinder BDP W	3.8 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Volkswagen 021-115-562-A
2.8L 6-cylinder BHW 2 Diesel Turbo	5.3 quarts (with filter) AWD 6.3 quarts (with filter) FWD	SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Volkswagen 074-115-562
4.0L 8-cylinder [H] ATQ 9	9 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Volkswagen 078115561j

Select Your 2004 Volkswagen PASSAT Engine Option

1.8L 4-cylinder Engine Code AWM 8 Turbo

Engine:

1.8L 4-cylinder AWM 8 Turbo [aka 1.8L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 06A-115-561-B and Volkswagen 068-115-561-B

Oil Filter Replaces:

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

2004 Volkswagen PASSAT 1.8L 4-cylinder AWM 8 Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO03

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:

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:

7.4 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code BDP W

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder BDP W [aka 2.0L L4 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Oil Capacity:

3.8 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 021-115-562-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

2004 Volkswagen PASSAT 2.0L 4-cylinder BDP W oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO05

Oil Capacity:

3.8 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:

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

7.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code BHW 2 Diesel Turbo

Engine:

2.8L 6-cylinder BHW 2 Diesel Turbo [aka 2.8L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GL TDI, GLS TDI

Oil Capacity:

5.3 quarts (with filter) AWD
6.3 quarts (with filter) FWD

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 074-115-562

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

2004 Volkswagen PASSAT 2.8L 6-cylinder BHW 2 Diesel Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO03

Oil Capacity:

5.3 quarts. (with filter). For All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models: Add 0.5 Liters (0.5 quarts) less than the total capacity. Start the engine until it reaches approx. 60°C (140°F), then turn it off. Wait 3 minutes, check the dipstick, and fill to the full mark. The final amount may vary.
6.3 quarts. (with filter). For Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) models: Add 0.5 Liters (0.5 quarts) less than the total capacity. Start the engine until it reaches approx. 60°C (140°F), then turn it off. Wait 3 minutes, check the dipstick, and fill to the full mark. The final amount may vary.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

8.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

4.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [H] ATQ 9

Engine:

4.0L 8-cylinder [H] ATQ 9 [aka 4.0L W8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GL, GLS, GLX, GLX 4 Motion

Oil Capacity:

9 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

Volkswagen 078115561j

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

2004 Volkswagen PASSAT 4.0L 8-cylinder [H] ATQ 9 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO03

Oil Capacity:

9 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).