Volkswagen Amarok Oil Capacity & Oil Type
TL;DR
First-gen Amarok 2.0 TDI: roughly 7.0 L (7.4 US qt); V6 3.0 TDI: roughly 8.0 L (8.5 US qt). Both use 5W-30 or 0W-30, ACEA C3 spec. The second-generation (2023+) Amarok has different figures that we could not verify precisely - check your door placard or manual.
Volkswagen Amarok engine oil capacity (Brazil and Latin America focus)
The Amarok has been sold in two very different generations. The first generation (internal code 2H, built 2010-2022 and still the version most common on Brazilian and Latin American roads) used Volkswagen four-cylinder and V6 TDI diesel engines. The second generation (2023-present) is built on the Ford Ranger platform with a different engine lineup, and reliable oil-capacity figures for that version could not be confirmed for this article.
First-generation Amarok (2H, 2010-2022)
The 2.0-liter TDI four-cylinder (single-turbo and BiTDI twin-turbo versions, commonly referenced under the CD4/EA189 engine family) takes approximately 7.0 liters of oil including a filter change. The 3.0 V6 TDI (EA897 family) takes approximately 8.0 liters including the filter. Both families are specified by Volkswagen for 5W-30 or 0W-30 full synthetic oil meeting ACEA C3 and API SN/SP (VW 504 00 / 507 00 approval).
Second-generation Amarok (2023-present)
This generation shares its 2.0-liter TDI and 3.0 V6 TDI engines with the Ford Ranger. Sources disagree on the exact refill quantity for these updated engines, so no specific figure is given here - use your owner's manual or ask your dealer's service department for the correct number before an oil change.
Always confirm on your own vehicle
Oil capacity can vary by trim, market, and production date even within the same engine family. Before adding oil, confirm the exact figure and viscosity grade using these sources, in order of reliability:
- The owner's manual glovebox booklet for your specific Amarok
- The oil-filler cap, which is usually stamped with the recommended viscosity
- The driver's door jamb placard, which sometimes lists fluid specifications
- A Volkswagen dealer's service department, which can pull the exact figure from your VIN
| Engine code / years | Capacity with filter (L / US qt) | Viscosity |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI / BiTDI four-cylinder (CD4/EA189 family), 1st gen, 2010-2022 | approx. 7.0 L / 7.4 US qt | 5W-30 or 0W-30, ACEA C3 |
| 3.0 V6 TDI (EA897 family), 1st gen, 2016-2022 | approx. 8.0 L / 8.5 US qt | 5W-30 or 0W-30, ACEA C3 |
| 2.0 TDI / bi-turbo, 2nd gen, 2023-present | not verified - check owner's manual | refer to owner's manual (VW 504 00/507 00 family expected) |
| 3.0 V6 TDI, 2nd gen, 2023-present | not verified - check owner's manual | refer to owner's manual (VW 504 00/507 00 family expected) |
Note: figures above are approximate service-fill quantities gathered from parts retailers and fluid-capacity databases for the engine families listed; they are not a substitute for the exact number in your vehicle's documentation.
Summary
| Primary market covered | Brazil / Latin America |
|---|---|
| 1st-gen 2.0 TDI/BiTDI capacity (with filter) | approx. 7.0 L / 7.4 US qt |
| 1st-gen 3.0 V6 TDI capacity (with filter) | approx. 8.0 L / 8.5 US qt |
| Recommended viscosity (1st gen) | 5W-30 or 0W-30, ACEA C3 |
| 2nd-gen (2023+) capacity | not verified - see owner's manual |
| Authoritative source for your car | Owner's manual, filler cap, door placard, or dealer |
Full diagnostics
For the complete step-by-step diagnostic and repair guide, see Volkswagen Amarok: Common Problems, Fault Codes & Repairs.
Frequently asked questions
How much oil does a Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 TDI take?
The first-generation (2010-2022) 2.0-liter TDI four-cylinder, including the BiTDI twin-turbo version, takes approximately 7.0 liters (about 7.4 US quarts) of oil during a filter change. Always confirm against your owner's manual since running changes can shift this slightly.
How much oil does the Amarok V6 3.0 TDI take?
The first-generation V6 3.0 TDI (EA897 engine family, 2016-2022) takes approximately 8.0 liters (about 8.5 US quarts) with a filter change, using 5W-30 or 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA C3.
What oil viscosity does Volkswagen recommend for the Amarok?
For the first-generation four-cylinder and V6 TDI engines, Volkswagen specifies 5W-30 or 0W-30 full synthetic oil meeting ACEA C3 and VW 504 00/507 00 approval. Always match the exact approval number to your engine and climate using the owner's manual.
Where can I find the exact oil capacity for my specific Amarok?
Check the owner's manual maintenance section for your model year and engine, look at the oil filler cap for a stamped viscosity recommendation, check the driver's door jamb placard, or ask a Volkswagen dealer's service department to look up the figure using your VIN.