Volkswagen (VW) Passat, 3A (USA / CAN)
Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Volkswagen Passat 3A (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 2 liters. Service intervals include normal use. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Passat 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (1995-1997) |
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| Passat 2.8 VR6 (1994-1997) |
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| Passat 2.8 VR6 (1992-1994) |
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| Passat 2.0 16V (1989-1994) |
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Additional Notes
- Across all four configurations of the Volkswagen Passat 3A listed for the North American market, the manual transaxle fluid capacity is 2 liters, a figure that applies uniformly regardless of engine displacement or model year.
- A 2-liter transaxle fill capacity is consistent with a service fill specification, meaning the volume required when draining and refilling an installed unit rather than a full overhaul or bench rebuild, which would typically account for additional fluid retained in components.
- The 1.9 TDI (66 kW) variant, covering 1995-1997, shares the same 2-liter manual transaxle capacity as the gasoline-powered configurations despite the mechanical differences associated with a diesel drivetrain.
- The 2.0 16V configuration spans 1989-1994 and carries the same 2-liter transaxle capacity, indicating no capacity change occurred across that range for the four-cylinder gasoline unit.
- The 2.8 VR6 engine appears across two separate year groupings: 1992-1994 and 1994-1997. Both groupings share the same 2-liter manual transaxle capacity, suggesting no transaxle fluid volume change accompanied whatever mechanical or production revision separated the two entries.
- All four rows are designated under normal use conditions, meaning the listed 2-liter capacity and associated service intervals are not adjusted for severe-duty operation in any of the configurations present in the specifications.