{"id":263,"date":"2026-05-24T16:24:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T20:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1980-volkswagen-dasher-1-5l-4-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T16:24:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T20:24:40","slug":"1980-volkswagen-dasher-1-5l-4-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1980-volkswagen-dasher-1-5l-4-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1980 Volkswagen Dasher 1.5L Diesel Oil & Filter Guide | Engine Code CK C"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\"AMSOIL
AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What oil does a 1980 Volkswagen Dasher 1.5L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

For the 1980 Volkswagen Dasher with the 1.5L 4-cylinder diesel engine (Engine Code CK C), the oil capacity is 3.7 quarts when changing with a filter. Recommended viscosities vary by temperature, including 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-40, 20W-50, 30, and 40. AMSOIL recommends 5W-40 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (AFLQT-EA<\/a>) for this application.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

The following AMSOIL products are recommended for your 1980 Volkswagen Dasher 1.5L Diesel based on the provided vehicle lookup data.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil & Filter<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-40 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\nAFLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Oil Filter<\/td>\nEAO15-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/td>\nW94025-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Transmission Fluids<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATFPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTFQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Differential & Gear Lubricants<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR\u00ae 80W-90 100% Synthetic Gear Lube<\/td>\nAGLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR\u00ae 75W-90 100% Synthetic Gear Lube<\/td>\nSVGPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications & Details<\/h2>\n

Proper lubrication is critical for the longevity of the 1.5L diesel engine. Below are the confirmed specifications and capacities.<\/p>\n

Oil Viscosity Options<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Temperature Range<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
-20 To 10\u00b0C<\/td>\n10W-30, 10W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-15 To 30\u00b0C<\/td>\n15W-40, 15W-50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-10 To 10\u00b0C<\/td>\n20W-20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-10 To 30\u00b0C<\/td>\n20W-40, 20W-50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 To 30\u00b0C<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20 To 40\u00b0C<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Capacity<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
Condition<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
With Filter Change<\/td>\n3.7 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note: After refill, always check the oil level.<\/em><\/p>\n

Oil Specification<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
Type<\/th>\nConfirmed Specification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Grade<\/td>\nCF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission & Differential Specifications<\/h2>\n

Automatic Transmission<\/h3>\n

For the 3-speed automatic transmission (010….AF2):<\/p>\n