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Recommended 2001 Volkswagen Passat Engine Oil Capacity & Type

Audi/Volkswagen / BPY / EA113 / AEB 1.8T
Displacement - 1.8L I-4
Power - 148 hp
Torque - 155 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 4.3 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-30
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 22 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 7.5 quarts
VAG / Volkswagen Petrol Engines / 2.8 / 2.8L ACK
Displacement - 2.8L V6
Power - 184 hp
Torque - 190 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 6.3 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-40
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 22 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 8.5 quarts

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- IMPORTANT: Use confirm fitment at top of page to make sure this is the correct plug for your vehicle. - EASY TO INSTALL - Our plug will install in place of your current drain plug. It will arrive with...

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- COMPATIBLE with American Motors Gremlin 2.0L 1977-1978, Concord 2.0L 1978-1979, Spirit 2.0L 1979 | Audi TT Quattro 1.8L 2000-2006, TT 1.8L 2000-2006, A4 Quattro 1.8L 1997, RS6 4.2L 2003-2004, S6 2.2L...

- [cont.] 200 Quattro 2.2L 1989-1991, A4 1.8L 1997, 4000 Quattro 2.2L 1984-1987, 90 2.8L 1993-1995, 5000 2.2L 1978-1988, Coupe Quattro 2.3L 1990-1991, Cabriolet 2.8L 1994, 100 2.3L 1989-1991, 100 Quattr...

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- Step-by-step procedures linked to over 700 easy-to-follow photos and illustrations

- Complete troubleshooting section helps identify specific problems

- Written from hand-on experience based on a vehicle teardown and rebuild using commonly available tools

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- PROVEN TO MINIMIZE WEAR with enhanced anti-wear additives that form an extra layer of defense between your engine’s critical moving parts

- RESIST OIL BREAKDOWN with superior antioxidants that guard against oil-degrading oxygen, keeping oil working longer and extending the life of your engine

- FIGHT SLUDGE & DEPOSITS with our advanced detergent system that keeps cylinder walls and moving parts in your engine clean

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- Exclusive blend of natural and synthetic materials provide superior filtration

- Filtering area is up to 42 percent larger

- Filter media is 30 percent thicker

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- High Quality Filtering medium filters oil properly, capturing damaging particles before they reach you engine while maintaining high flow rate

- Significantly more filtering medium than aftermarket competitors, sometimes twice as much!

- Feature bypass and anti-drain back valves

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- Available with a variety of filter media

- Efficient separation and high dirt holding capacity with minimal pressure drop

- Robust, corrosion-protected housing with high pulsation and pressure stability

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- Contains synthetic fibers, which help promote clean oil - to support long engine life and performance

- Removes more contaminants than conventional filters

- Reduces resistance to oil flow while improving filter efficiency

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Changing oil is an important maintenance task for any Volkswagen Passat vehicle. Oil lubricates and cools the engine, increasing performance and extending its life. The 2001 Volkswagen Passat oil capacity depends on the specific engine.

However, finding the right oil capacity is only one step of the process. Also pay attention to the recommended oil viscosity and type for your 2001 Volkswagen Passat as well as the torque required for the oil drain plug.

Browse the charts to determine how much oil your 2001 Volkswagen Passat takes and check other oil related specifications.