Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2020 Volkswagen Golf Automatic 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 | DELPHI | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Sanden Compressor | 2.60 OZS. | 0.07 L | SANDEN | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.05 LBS. | 0.47 KG | R-1234yf | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Initial Fill | 6.70 QTS. | 6.34 L | VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 540 A2 | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Part No. B 000 750 M3. Part numbers are for reference only. | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 10.60 QTS. | 10.03 L | Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. | S | |||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-20 Long Life IV VW 508 00., Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-30 LL03 VW 504 00, Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40 | Refer to Technical Bulletin 2012855 for engine oils meeting the required VW oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. If you must add oil and no oil is available that meets the Volkswagen oil quality standard required for your engine, you can add a maximum 0.5 liters (0.5 qt) of engine oil that meet the ACEA A3/B4 and API SN specification, and has viscosity grade of SAE 0W-20 (WV 504 00 and VW 502 00). | S | |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Initial Fill | 2.40 QTS. | 2.27 L | Part No. G 052 527 A2. | S | ||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Refill | 2.20 QTS. | 2.08 L | Part No. G 052 527 A2. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Part No. G 052 164 M2. Part numbers are for reference only. | S | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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