Volkswagen Passat Specs

Tire Pressure, Lug Nut Torque, Oil Capacity & More

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Quick Reference

89 ft-lb
Lug Nut Torque
36 PSI
Tire Pressure (Typical)
4.9 qt
Oil Capacity
17mm
Lug Nut Socket

Volkswagen Passat Tire Pressure (PSI)

Recommended tire pressure for VW Passat varies by tire size. Check door jamb sticker for your specific configuration.

Year RangeTire SizeFront PSIRear PSISpare
2020-2024235/45R18363660
2020-2024215/60R16353560
2012-2019215/55R17363660
2012-2019235/45R18 (SEL)363660
Note: Passat discontinued in US after 2022. Always verify pressure using driver's door jamb placard.

Volkswagen Passat Lug Nut Torque Specs

Year RangeWheel TypeTorque (ft-lb)Torque (Nm)Socket Size
2012-2024All Wheels8912017mm
2006-2011All Wheels8912017mm
Torque Pattern: Use a star pattern. Tighten in stages: 45 ft-lb → 70 ft-lb → final 89 ft-lb. Re-torque after 50 miles.

Volkswagen Passat Oil Capacity

YearEngineCapacity (qt)Capacity (L)Oil Type
2020-20242.0L TSI Turbo4.94.60W-20
2015-20191.8L TSI Turbo4.94.65W-30
2015-20193.6L V65.75.45W-30
2012-20142.5L I56.36.05W-30
2012-20142.0L TDI Diesel4.94.65W-30
Filter Note: Capacity includes filter. Use VW approved 502.00/505.00 specification oil. Synthetic required for turbo models.

Additional Passat Specs

Spark Plug Torque

EngineTorque (ft-lb)Gap
2.0L TSI220.028"
1.8L TSI220.028"
3.6L V6180.035"

Drain Plug Torque

ComponentTorque (ft-lb)
Oil Pan Drain Plug22
Transmission Drain (DSG)18

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Recommended Tools & Parts for Passat Maintenance

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Torque Wrench

Digital Torque Wrench (10-100 ft-lb)

~$35-70
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VW Synthetic Oil

Mobil 1 0W-20 Full Synthetic (5 qt)

~$25-35
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VW Oil Filter

Mann Oil Filter (VW/Audi OE Quality)

~$8-14
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Digital Tire Pressure Gauge

Digital Tire Pressure Gauge (0-100 PSI)

~$10-20
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