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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1994JETTA III GLX, AUTOMATIC, 096REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1994 Volkswagen Jetta III GLX, Automatic, 096
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1994 Volkswagen Jetta III GLX, Automatic, 096SECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 4.00 OZS. | 0.11 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.78 LBS. | 0.8 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 3.20 QTS. | 3.02 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON ATF | DEXRON ATF is available as a replacement part. Container size 0.5l - ATF G 052 162 A1; Container size 1.0l - ATF G 052 162 A2. | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 4 Brake Fluid | Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Automatic Trans | 0.80 QTS. | 0.75 L | Synthetic Oil G 052 145 AI or G052 145 A2 | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 6.50 QTS. | 6.15 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | S | |||
| Engine Oil | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | SAE 5W-50, 10W-50 or 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to 90Deg.F), 5W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | 14.50 GALS. | 54.88 L | Reserve tank capacity: 1.8 gal. | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 4 Spd Trans | 1.60 QTS. | 1.51 L | SAE 80 (Mil-L-2105) or API - GL-4, Synthetic Transmission Fluid G 50, SAE 75W-90 | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | VOLKSWAGEN Hydraulic Oil | Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | Windshield Washer Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.