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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1984JETTA L4-1781CC 1.8L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSCAPACITY SPECIFICATIONSMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1984 Volkswagen Jetta L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC
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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.