Volkswagen Jetta Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Volkswagen Jetta takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.5 qt with a filter change, on 2026-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2022-2025 models take 4.5-6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 0W-20 | 4.5 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2022-2025 | 0W-20 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 5W-40 | 4.2-6 qt | Shop 5W-40 |
| 2019-2020 | 0W-20 | 4.2-6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 5W-40 | 4.2-5.8 qt | Shop 5W-40 |
| 2016-2017 | 5W-30 | 4.2-5.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 5W-30 | 3.8-5.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 5W-30 | 3.9-6.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 5W-30 | 3.9-6.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 5W-30 | 4.5-6.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 5W-30 | 4.5-6.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 5W-30 | 4.9-6.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 5W-30 | 4.2-6.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007-2008 | 5W-30 | 4.9-6.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 5W-30 | 4.5-6.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 5W-30 | 4.4-6.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 5W-30 | 4.4-5.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2001-2003 | 5W-30 | 4.4-6.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2000 | 5W-30 | 4.4-6.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1999 | 10W-40 / 5W-40 | 4.2-6.1 qt | Shop 10W-40Shop 5W-40 |
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 Jetta year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Volkswagen Jetta take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Volkswagen Jetta takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.5 qt with a filter change, on 2026-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2022-2025 models take 4.5-6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Volkswagen Jetta take?
About 4.5 qt with a filter change on 2026-2027 models, and 4.5-6 qt on 2022-2025 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 Jetta?
Yes. We record 20 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026-2027: 0W-20; 2022-2025: 0W-20; 2021: 5W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 29 of 29 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Volkswagen Jetta, CarSpecFinder - Volkswagen Jetta oil and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Volkswagen Jetta, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo (DNKA). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.