2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Delphi Compressor 3.70 OZS. 0.1 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Denso Compressor 6SEU14C 3.20 OZS. 0.09 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Denso Compressor 7SEU17C 4.70 OZS. 0.13 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Sanden Compressor 3.70 OZS. 0.1 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.20 LBS. 0.54 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 02E Initial Fill 7.40 QTS. 7 L VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2 Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 02E Refill 5.50 QTS. 5.2 L VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2 Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. S
Brake Fluid 1.30 QTS. 1.23 L Part No. B 000 750. S
Diesel Exhaust Fluid 4.00 GALS. 15.14 L Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3. S
Differential Gear Oil Trans Mfr CD 02E Direct Shift Gearbox,Bevel Box 1.00 QTS. 0.94 L Part No. G 052 145 S2. S
Engine Coolant 2.0L Eng 8.50 QTS. 8.04 L G 012 A8G S
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng w/Diesel Particulate Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 507 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
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng w/o Diesel Particulate Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 507 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
Fuel Tank 14.50 GALS. 54.88 L Includes: a reserve of 2.0 gal. S
Windshield Washer Fluid w/Headlamp Washer 5.20 QTS. 4.92 L Part No. G 052 164. S
Windshield Washer Fluid w/o Headlamp Washer 3.80 QTS. 3.59 L Part No. G 052 164. S
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