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2021 Volkswagen Atlas Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2020-2023 (2020-2023).
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Air Cond Compressor Oil
3.70 OZS. (0.1 L) Note: Part No. G 052 535 M2.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
7.40 QTS. (7 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid
1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750 M3. Part numbers are for reference only.
Differential Gear Oil
1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) Note: Part No. G 052 145 S2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant
21.10 QTS. (19.96 L) Note: Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity.
Power Steering Fluid
Note: Part No. G 004 000 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
Transfer Case Fluid
0.95 QTS. (0.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 145 S2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)
5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity.
Notes
- →Part No. G 052 535 M2.
- →Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
- →Part No. B 000 750 M3. Part numbers are for reference only.
- →Part No. G 052 145 S2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
- →Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
- →Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity.
- →Part No. G 004 000 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
- →Part No. G 052 164 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
This vehicle's factory manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas?
- The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 3.70 OZS. (0.1 L) Note: Part No. G 052 535 M2., Automatic Transmission Fluid: 7.40 QTS. (7 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Brake Fluid: 1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750 M3. Part numbers are for reference only., Differential Gear Oil: 1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) Note: Part No. G 052 145 S2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Engine Coolant: 21.10 QTS. (19.96 L) Note: Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity., Power Steering Fluid: Note: Part No. G 004 000 M2. Part numbers are for reference only., Transfer Case Fluid: 0.95 QTS. (0.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 145 S2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Engine Oil (3.6L Eng): 5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — VW 504 00 SAE 0W-30 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Approximate capacity..
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas take?
- The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas takes 3.70 OZS. (0.1 L) Note: Part No. G 052 535 M2..