Volkswagen (VW) Passat, 3B (USA / CAN)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Passat 3B (USA / CAN) coolant capacity ranges from 7 to 9 liters. Service intervals require checks every 20000 miles. The data covers 10 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Passat 2.0 TDI (100 kW) (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7-8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Passat W8 (202 kW) (2001-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (2000-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (2000-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Passat 2.8 5V (142 kW) (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8-9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Passat 2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW) (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8-9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Passat 1.8 T 5V (110 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Passat 2.8 5V (142 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Passat 2.8 5V 4Motion (142 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles

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