Volkswagen Passat
Maintenance specs for 10 variants of the Volkswagen Passat — from 1990 to 2022.
1990–1997 Volkswagen Passat
2.0L I4 (Naturally Aspirated) (ABA) · FWD
115 hp / 122 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02A)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 002 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank15.3 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1990–1997 Volkswagen Passat
2.8L VR6 (AAA) · FWD
172 hp / 173 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02A)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 002 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank15.3 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1998–2005 Volkswagen Passat
1.8L I4 Turbo (AWM) · FWD
170 hp / 166 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02A)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 80,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1998–2005 Volkswagen Passat
1.9L TDI I4 Diesel (AWX) · FWD
130 hp / 228 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02A)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypeDiesel
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 80,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1998–2005 Volkswagen Passat
2.8L V6 (AHA) · FWD
190 hp / 206 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic (5HP19)
FluidVW G 052 162
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2006–2010 Volkswagen Passat
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (BPY) · FWD
200 hp / 207 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed DSG (DQ250)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank18.5 gal
TypeRegular 87 (Premium recommended)
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
2006–2010 Volkswagen Passat
3.6L V6 VR6 (BLV) · AWD (4MOTION)
280 hp / 265 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed DSG (DQ250)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 055 145
Fuel
Tank18.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
2012–2022 Volkswagen Passat
1.8L I4 Turbo TSI (CPKA) · FWD
170 hp / 184 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (09G)
FluidVW G 052 162
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity7.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank18.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
2012–2016 Volkswagen Passat
2.0L TDI I4 Diesel (CJAA) · FWD
150 hp / 236 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed DSG (DQ250)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank18.5 gal
TypeDiesel
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 100,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
2012–2022 Volkswagen Passat
2.5L I5 (BGQ) · FWD
170 hp / 177 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (09G)
FluidVW G 052 162
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity7.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank18.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi