Engine oil capacity · with filter
5.8–6.0US qt · 5.5–5.7 L
5W-40 · varies by engine — see the per-engine table below
| Engine oil (with filter) | 5.8–6.0 US qt · 5.5–5.7 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6 US qt · 10 L |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-40 |
Per-engine engine-oil, coolant and transmission-fluid capacities for the Volkswagen Atlas (CA) (2018 – 2023), read from the manufacturer's owner's manual and cited per value. Oil figures are the service-refill quantity with a new filter; where the generation offers more than one engine the figures differ — match the row to your engine.
Per-engine fluids 2 engines
| Engine | Engine oil (with filter) | Oil viscosity | Oil spec / standard | Coolant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TSI (DCGA) | 6.0 US qt · 5.7 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-40 Verified[1] | VW 502 00 Verified[1] | 10.6 US qt · 10 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| 3.6 VR6 (CDVC) | 5.8 US qt · 5.5 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-40 Verified[1] | VW 502 00 Verified[1] | — |
Drain & wheel torque 1
| Oil drain plug torque | 22 lb-ft · 30 N·m | Verified[2] |
|---|
Related verified specs
| Engine code | EA888 2.0 TSI · EA390 3.6 VR6 (petrol) |
|---|
Full specifications, dimensions and all engines → Volkswagen Atlas (CA) overview
Frequently asked
- What is the engine oil capacity of the Volkswagen Atlas (CA) (2018 – 2023)?
- Engine oil capacity (with filter) is 5.8 US qt · 5.5 L, varying by engine — see the per-engine table above, verified from the owner's manual and cited.
- What is the coolant capacity of the Volkswagen Atlas (CA)?
- Coolant system capacity is 10.6 US qt · 10 L, verified from the owner's manual.
Sources
- Volkswagen Atlas Owner's Manual (2019)VW AG US owner handbook for the Atlas (CA); held via VW owners resources / public archive; oil spec/viscosity/brake/engine identityRetrieved 2026-11-06
- OEM workshop data — VW Atlas (CA)Per-engine oil/coolant capacities + drain torque from OEM workshop service data; cross-checked vs US sources + the held Atlas OMRetrieved 2026-11-06