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Recommended oil for my 1996 Passat
| Product Name | Product Description | Capacities | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAE 5W-40 FS Synthetic European Motor Oil | Our European Car Formula Synthetic Motor Oil provides superior performance and protection for your 1996 Volkswagen. It meets a wide variety of specifications and approved by various manufacturers. European Car Formula has a broad range of viscosities and different levels of emissions system protection so that sensitive emissions systems operating efficiently. Follow drain intervals recommended by your manufacturer or as stated in the vehicle's manual. | With filter 4.2 quarts Add 0.5L (0.5 qt) less than capacity shown, start engine,let run until operating temperature is approx. 60 C (140 F), switch engine off,wait 3 minutes, check dipstick, fill to full mark as indicated on dipstick. May be more or less than 0.5L(0.5qt) depending on model. |
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| SAE 5W-40 MS Synthetic European Motor Oil | Amsoil is high technology oil and leaves the competition behind! Get the best for your Passat. | With filter 4.2 quarts Add 0.5L (0.5 qt) less than capacity shown, start engine,let run until operating temperature is approx. 60 C (140 F), switch engine off,wait 3 minutes, check dipstick, fill to full mark as indicated on dipstick. May be more or less than 0.5L(0.5qt) depending on model. |
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Recommended oil filters for my 1996 Passat
| Product Name | Product Description | Product |
|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters | Use this oil filter with Amsoil synthetic oil! Recommended for 25,000 miles/one year, whichever comes first, for normal driving conditions or 15,000 miles/one year, whichever comes first for severe conditions. Protect your 1996 Volkswagen Passat and enjoy longer service intervals while reducing engine wear with this filter! |
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| MANN-FILTERS Oil Filters | MANN-FILTER filters for your 1996 Volkswagen Passat will remove dirt, dust, carbon deposits and soot. Should be changed as recommended by Volkswagen. |
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Recommended transmission fluids for my 1996 Passat
| Product Name | Note | Capacities | Product Description | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 | Manual Transmission Fluid (1) VW part no. G 005 000 (G50), or equivalent, (synthetic) |
02A (5-SPD) 4.2 pints | This synthetic manual transmission and transaxle gear lube is made to protect from friction and keep viscosity for extended component and fluid life. You will get smooth and fast performance from synchronizers and gears. Enjoy quick and smooth shifting. It is made to exceed protection under severe conditions and it blows the doors off of regular fluids which are limited in protection. Protect your 1996 Volkswagen Passat. |
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| Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid | Automatic Transmission Fluid (1) Audi/VW Part number G 052 162 A2 |
4 speed 096 Total Fill 5.9 quarts
3.2 quarts Initial Fill
4 speed 01M Total Fill 5.6 quarts
3.2 quarts Initial Fill |
Amsoil's Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic automatic transmission fluid is made to blow the doors off any regular or conventional ATF fluids on the market and our oil surpasses the performance needs of most vehicles. Protect your transmission and avoid costly repairs. This fluid has an advanced formula to give awesome top-notch protection under harsh operating conditions. Transmission repairs are expensive so protect your vehicle with this great fluid! |
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| OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid | Automatic Transmission Fluid (1) Audi/VW Part number G 052 162 A2 |
4 speed 096 Total Fill 5.9 quarts
3.2 quarts Initial Fill
4 speed 01M Total Fill 5.6 quarts
3.2 quarts Initial Fill |
Outsanding protection and resists varnish! Change interval based on your Passat's recommendation. |
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Differential for my Volkswagen Passat
| Product Name | Note | Capacities | Product Description | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75W-90 Long Life Synthetic Gear Lube | (1) Audi/VW Part number G 052 145 A1 (500 ml), G 052 145 A2 (1 l), G 052 145 S2 (1 l). Note that G 052 145 A2 was superseded by the manufacturer with the G 052 145 S2. | With 096 Trans Front 1.7 pints Final drive for Automatic transmission only. | Lasts up to 100,000 miles for normal driving conditions or 50,000 for severe conditions or according to the manual for your Passat. |
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Recommended coolants for my Volkswagen Passat
| Product Name | Product Description | Capacities | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant | maximum protection for your 1996 Volkswagen Passat under extreme temperatures and operating conditions! Lasts up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first) |
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| Low Toxicity Antifreeze and Engine Coolant | Lasts in your 1996 Volkswagen Passat for up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first). Biodegradable! |
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No matter hard you drive, synthetic motor oil will keep your vehicle moving along. At high temperatures, synthetic oil doesn't break down like conventional oil – so at high RPMs or over rough terrain, synthetic oil will keep you on the road even when conventional oils won't.
