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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2018 (2018).
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Air Cond Compressor Oil
2.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN
Automatic Transmission Fluid
6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 528 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid
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
10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) Note: Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Manual Transmission Fluid
2.40 QTS. (2.27 L) Note: Approximate capacity.
Power Steering Fluid
Note: Part No. G 004 000 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
Transfer Case Fluid
0.90 QTS. (0.85 L) Note: Part No. G 052 145 S2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. Fill for-life.
Notes
- →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. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
- →Approximate capacity.
- →Part No. G 004 000 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
- →Part No. G 052 145 S2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. Fill for-life.
- →Part No. G 052 164 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
This vehicle's factory manual
2018 Volkswagen Golf R: confirm the engine, trim, or drivetrain to open the available repair and diagnosis sections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2018 Volkswagen Golf R?
- The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 2.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN, Automatic Transmission Fluid: 6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 528 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Brake Fluid: 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: 10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) Note: Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Engine Oil: 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity., Manual Transmission Fluid: 2.40 QTS. (2.27 L) Note: Approximate capacity., Power Steering Fluid: Note: Part No. G 004 000 M2. Part numbers are for reference only., Transfer Case Fluid: 0.90 QTS. (0.85 L) Note: Part No. G 052 145 S2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. Fill for-life..
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Volkswagen Golf R take?
- Engine oil capacity depends on the engine and whether the filter is changed. Check the applicable manual for your exact vehicle and service procedure before filling.