Volkswagen Atlas Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Volkswagen Atlas takes 5W-40 engine oil, about 6 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2024-2025 models use 0W-20 (6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5W-40 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-40 |
| 2024-2025 | 0W-20 | 6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2018-2023 | 0W-30 | 5.8-6 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Atlas year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Volkswagen Atlas take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Volkswagen Atlas takes 5W-40 engine oil, about 6 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2024-2025 models use 0W-20 (6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Volkswagen Atlas take?
About 6 qt with a filter change on 2026 models, and 6 qt on 2024-2025 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Volkswagen Atlas?
Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026: 5W-40; 2024-2025: 0W-20; 2018-2023: 0W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 8 of 9 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Volkswagen Atlas, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (DRKB) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (DRKB). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.