2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Look up Volkswagen Passat specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

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Chassis

• Type: B5.5

Engine 1.8L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 0W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil:  API-SM
• Drain Plug Torque:  22FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 4.0 qts

Spark Plug Gap

• 1.8L 4-Cylinder: 0.032”

Engine 2.8L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil:  API-SM
• Drain Plug Torque:  22FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 6.0 qts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.8L 6-Cylinder: 0.032”

Engine 4.0L 8-Cylinder

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil:  API-SM
• Drain Plug Torque:  22FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 9.0 qts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.8L 6-Cylinder: 0.032”

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder Dsl

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil:  505-01
• Drain Plug Torque:  22FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 4.7 qts

Fuel

• Capacity: 16.4 gal ( 62.0 L)

Coolant

• The cooling system has been filled at the factory with a permanent coolant that does not need to be changed. The coolant consists of a mixture of water and the manufacturer’s coolant additive G 12 ASD – antifreeze on a glycol base with anti-corrosion additives (50% for USA and Canadian models)

Brake Fluid

• Type: Use only brake fluid that meets SAE specification J 1703 and conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 116.

Windshield Washer

• Capacity: 6.8 qt ( 6.2 L)

Powertrain

Engine

• Petrol engines:
  • 1.6 L EA827 I4
  • 1.8 L EA113 I4
  • 1.8 L EA113 turbo I4
  • 2.0 L EA827 I4
  • 2.0 L ALT 20v I4
  • 2.3 L AGZ/AZX 20v VR5
  • 2.8 L ACK/AGE/AHA/ALG/AMX/APR/AQD/ATQ/ATX/BBG 30v V6
  • 4.0 L BDN 32v W8
• Diesel engines:
  • 1.9 L AHU/AHH TDI I4
  • 1.9 L AFN/AVB/AWX/AVF/AJM/ATJ TDI I4
  • 2.0 L BGW/BHW TDI DPF I4
  • 2.5 L AFB/AKN/BDG/BDH/BAU TDI V6

Transmission

• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed manual
• 5-speed ZF 5HP19 automatic
• 6-speed manual

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings