Motor oil for Volkswagen Golf III
Type the engine variant of your Volkswagen Golf III 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.
- 1.9 TDI1996–1999 · 81 kW / 110 hp · Diesel
- 1.41995–1999 · 44 kW / 60 hp · Petrol
- 1.9 SDI1995–1999 · 47 kW / 64 hp · Diesel
- Golf 2.8 VR61994–1995 · 128 kW / 174 hp · Petrol
- 1.61994–1998 · 55 kW / 75 hp · Petrol
- 1.61994–1998 · 74 kW / 101 hp · Petrol
- 2.9 VR6 Syncro1994–1998 · 140 kW / 190 hp · Petrol
- 1.9 TDI (66 kW) Syncro1993–1999 · 66 kW / 90 hp · Diesel
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 III
e.g. for Volkswagen Golf III 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (1996–1999)
Mannol
Energy 5W-30
5W-30 · VW 502 00MB-Approval 229.3 +10
Wolf
ExtendTech HM 10W-40
10W-40 · VW 505 00MB-Approval 226.5 +6
Mannol
Basic Plus GL-4 75W-90
75W-90 · VW 501 50
All oils for Volkswagen Golf III 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (1996–1999)
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Volkswagen Golf III
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 TDI (81 kW) | 1996–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.3 L |
| 1.4 | 1995–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.4 L |
| 1.9 SDI | 1995–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.3 L |
| Golf 2.8 VR6 | 1994–1995 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 5.5 L |
| 1.6 (55 kW) | 1994–1998 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.4 L |
| 1.6 (74 kW) | 1994–1998 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4 L |
| 2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1994–1998 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 5.5 L |
| 1.9 TDI (66 kW) Syncro | 1993–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.3 L |
| Golf 2.0 GTI | 1992–1995 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4 L |
| 1.4 | 1992–1995 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.5 L |
| 1.6 (55 kW) | 1992–1994 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4 L |
| 1.8 (55 kW) | 1992–1998 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.8 L |
| 1.8 (66 kW) | 1992–1998 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.8 L |
| 1.8 (66 kW) Syncro | 1992–1998 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.8 L |
| 1.9 Diesel | 1992–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.3 L |
| 1.9 Turbo Diesel | 1992–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.3 L |
| 2.0 16V | 1992–1998 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4.3 L |
| 2.0 GTI | 1992–1998 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.8 L |
| 2.8 VR6 | 1992–1998 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 5.5 L |
| 1.4 | 1991–1992 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4 L |
| 1.8 (55 kW) | 1991–1992 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4 L |
| 1.8 (66 kW) | 1991–1992 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4 L |
| 1.9 Diesel | 1991–1992 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 1.9 Turbo Diesel | 1991–1992 | 10W-40, 15W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 2.0 GTI | 1991–1992 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4 L |
| 2.8 VR6 | 1991–1992 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 6 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 III
| Fluid | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | 75W-90, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000 |
| Axle & differential oil | 75W-80, 75W-90, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000 |
| Brake fluid | VW 501 14 (TL 766-Z), FMVSS 116 DOT 3 |
| Coolant & antifreeze | G11, G12 |
| Power steering fluid | ZF TE-ML 02K, Allison TES 389 |
Which viscosity does a Volkswagen Golf III need?
We cover 26 engine variants of the Volkswagen Golf III. The most commonly approved grades are 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30 and 5W-40. Fill quantity ranges from 3.4 to 6.0 litres depending on the engine.
Which approvals does Volkswagen require?
Volkswagen mostly calls for the approvals VW 501 01, VW 505 00, VW 504 00 and VW 507 00. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.
Volkswagen Golf III engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Volkswagen Golf III: Golf III 1.9 TDI (81 kW) 1996–1999, Golf III 1.4 1995–1999, Golf III 1.9 SDI 1995–1999, Golf 2.8 VR6 1994–1995, Golf III 1.6 (55 kW) 1994–1998, Golf III 1.6 (74 kW) 1994–1998, Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro 1994–1998, Golf III 1.9 TDI (66 kW) Syncro 1993–1999, Golf 2.0 GTI 1992–1995, Golf III 1.4 1992–1995, Golf III 1.6 (55 kW) 1992–1994, Golf III 1.8 (55 kW) 1992–1998, Golf III 1.8 (66 kW) 1992–1998, Golf III 1.8 (66 kW) Syncro 1992–1998, Golf III 1.9 Diesel 1992–1999, Golf III 1.9 Turbo Diesel 1992–1999, Golf III 2.0 16V 1992–1998, Golf III 2.0 GTI 1992–1998, Golf III 2.8 VR6 1992–1998, Golf III 1.4 1991–1992, Golf III 1.8 (55 kW) 1991–1992, Golf III 1.8 (66 kW) 1991–1992, Golf III 1.9 Diesel 1991–1992, Golf III 1.9 Turbo Diesel 1991–1992, Golf III 2.0 GTI 1991–1992 and Golf III 2.8 VR6 1991–1992. Your engine is not listed? Type your vehicle into the search above.