System Specifications

1984 Volkswagen Jetta L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHCSECTION System Specifications

Vanagon 80W, 80W-90 GL-4 (Gear Oil, API Service GL-4)
All Others 75W-90 GL-4 (Gear Oil, API Service GL-4)11

CAPACITY, Refill
1981 Dasher 1.6 Liters 3.4 pt
Corrado, Passat 2.0 Liters 4.2 pt
Fox 1.6 Liters 3.4 pt
Quantum 1.9 Liters 4.2 pt
Vanagon 2.5* Liters 5.6 pt
Others: 4-speed 1.4 Liters 3.2 pt
5-speed 1.9 Liters 4.2 pt

**Correct oil level will be approximately 15 mm below bottom of fill plug opening
‡Synthetic gear oil, VW Part NO. G005000




RENDER: 1.0x

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