Quick Lookups: Fluids

2009 Volkswagen GTI 2D Hatchback, 2.0 V, StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 5.00 OZS. 0.14 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.15 LBS. 0.52 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Change 5.50 QTS. 5.2 L VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2 Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid New Fill 7.60 QTS. 7.19 L VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2 Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil N/A N/A Capacity included with Automatic Transmission. S
Engine Coolant Purple Color 8.50 QTS. 8.04 L G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) Part No. G 012 A8G or G 12 plus (TL-VW 774 F) Part No. G 012 A8F. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 4.90 QTS. 4.63 L SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.40 QTS. 2.27 L Part No. G 052 171 A2. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Electro-mechanical. (no fluid). S
Windshield Washer Fluid 3.80 QTS. 3.59 L Part No. G 052 164. S
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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.