Motor oil for Volkswagen Golf
Type the engine variant of your Volkswagen Golf to see the right engine oil and the manufacturer approvals.
Which engine do you drive?
Fuel and model year are enough - only the matching engines stay.
- VIII 1.4 TSI2020–… · 110 kW / 150 hp · Petrol
- VIII 2.0 TSI GTI2020–… · 180 kW / 245 hp · Petrol
- 1.42016–2018 · 96 kW / 131 hp · Petrol
- 1.42015–2018 · 96 kW / 131 hp · Petrol
- 1.22013–… · 81 kW / 110 hp · Petrol
- 1.42013–… · 110 kW / 150 hp · Petrol
- 1.62013–… · 81 kW / 110 hp · Petrol
- 2.0 TSI2010–… · 147 kW / 200 hp · Petrol
The power is on your registration certificate, field P.2 (in kW).
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
Oils for Volkswagen Golf
e.g. for Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.4 TSI (110 kW) (2020–…)
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Volkswagen Golf
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIII 1.4 TSI (110 kW) | 2020–… | 0W-20 | 4 L |
| VIII 2.0 TSI GTI (180 kW) | 2020–… | 0W-20 | 5.7 L |
| 1.4 | 2016–2018 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | not specified |
| 1.4 | 2015–2018 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | not specified |
| 1.2 | 2013–… | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | not specified |
| 1.4 | 2013–… | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | not specified |
| 1.4 TSI | 2013–… | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | not specified |
| 1.6 | 2013–… | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | not specified |
| 2.0 TSI | 2010–… | 5W-30, 5W-40 | not specified |
| VI Variant 1.6 | 2010–2014 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | not specified |
| 1.4 TSI | 2009–2013 | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4 L |
| 1.6 | 2009–2013 | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.7 L |
| 1.6 | 2004–2008 | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4.5 L |
| 1.8 | 2003–2006 | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4.5 L |
| 2.0 | 2003–2006 | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4 L |
| 1.6 | 2002–2004 | 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4.5 L |
| 1.9 TDI | 2001–2006 | 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4.3 L |
Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.
Other fluids for the Volkswagen Golf
| Fluid | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | 75W-90, 70W-75, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000 |
| Axle & differential oil | 70W-75, 75W-90, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000 |
| Brake fluid | VW 501 14 (TL 766-Z), FMVSS 116 DOT 3 |
| Coolant & antifreeze | ASTM D3306, G12 |
| Power steering fluid | ZF TE-ML 02K |
Which viscosity does a Volkswagen Golf need?
We cover 17 engine variants of the Volkswagen Golf. The most commonly approved grades are 5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-30 and 0W-40. Fill quantity ranges from 3.7 to 5.7 litres depending on the engine.
Which approvals does Volkswagen require?
Volkswagen mostly calls for the approvals VW 504 00, VW 507 00, VW 502 00 and VW 505 00. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.
Volkswagen Golf engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Volkswagen Golf: Golf VIII 1.4 TSI (110 kW) 2020–…, Golf VIII 2.0 TSI GTI (180 kW) 2020–…, Golf 1.4 2016–2018, Golf 1.4 2015–2018, Golf 1.2 2013–…, Golf 1.4 2013–…, Golf 1.4 TSI 2013–…, Golf 1.6 2013–…, Golf 2.0 TSI 2010–…, Golf VI Variant 1.6 2010–2014, Golf 1.4 TSI 2009–2013, Golf 1.6 2009–2013, Golf 1.6 2004–2008, Golf 1.8 2003–2006, Golf 2.0 2003–2006, Golf 1.6 2002–2004 and Golf 1.9 TDI 2001–2006. Your engine is not listed? Type your vehicle into the search above.