Maintenance and Fluid Information for 1986 Volkswagen QUANTUM 2.2L
Access specific fluid capacities and maintenance intervals for your 1986 Volkswagen QUANTUM 2.2L below. These details assist with routine service tasks and help you manage the upkeep of the vehicle.
What oil and how many quarts does my 1986 Volkswagen QUANTUM 2.2L take?
For this vehicle, the listed engine-oil viscosity is 20W-50, and the listed oil capacity is 4 quarts with filter.
What gear lubricant is listed for my 1986 Volkswagen QUANTUM 2.2L?
The differential/gear-lubricant viscosities listed for this vehicle include 80W-90, 75W-90, 75W-110.
What oil filter number is listed for my 1986 Volkswagen QUANTUM 2.2L?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAO34-EA.
When should I change the oil in my 1986 Volkswagen QUANTUM 2.2L?
An exact oil-change mileage or time interval is not supplied in this vehicle record. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for the applicable oil-change interval.
Vehicle-Specific Recall Note
NHTSA campaign 87V069000 relates to the vehicle speed control component on certain 1986 Volkswagen Quantum models. The campaign identifies that excessive wear of the idle stabilizer could cause idle fluctuations, which may result in unsatisfactory driveability. The identified remedy is to replace the idle stabilizer. Please note that this is general recall information for this year, make, and model; a VIN-level recall check is required to determine whether a specific vehicle is affected or still has an unrepaired recall.
Engine Oil Notes
Confirm any applicable vehicle-manufacturer requirements before ordering oil or servicing the vehicle.

