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Volkswagen Golf R Standard Trans Fluid Capacities

Factory fluid capacity for the Volkswagen Golf R Standard Trans.

Last updated: 2026-11-10 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2019 Volkswagen Golf R Standard Trans: 2.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN.

GenerationYearsTop spec
201920192.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN
201820182.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN
2016-20172016-20171.15 LBS. (0.52 KG) — R-134a

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2019 Volkswagen Golf R Standard Trans: 2.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN.

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2019

2019Open 2019 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil2.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN
Air Cond Refrigerant1.05 LBS. (0.47 KG) — R-1234yf
Automatic Transmission Fluid6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 529 A2
Differential Gear Oil1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Engine Coolant10.50 QTS. (9.93 L)
Engine Oil6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-20 Long Life IV. VW 508 00
Manual Transmission Fluid2.40 QTS. (2.27 L)
Transfer Case Fluid0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid4.50 QTS. (4.25 L)
Notes
  • →Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
  • →Approximate capacity.
  • →Approximate capacity. Part numbers are for reference only.
  • →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. Fill for-life.
  • →Part No. G 052 164 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
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2018

2018Open 2018 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil2.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN
Air Cond Refrigerant1.05 LBS. (0.47 KG) — R-1234yf
Automatic Transmission Fluid6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 528 A2
Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Engine Coolant10.60 QTS. (10.03 L)
Engine Oil6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 5W-40. VW 502 00
Manual Transmission Fluid2.40 QTS. (2.27 L)
Power Steering Fluid
Transfer Case Fluid0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid4.50 QTS. (4.25 L)
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.
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2016-2017

2016-2017Open 2016 manual
Air Cond Refrigerant1.15 LBS. (0.52 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2
Brake Fluid1.30 QTS. (1.23 L)
Engine Coolant10.50 QTS. (9.93 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J
Engine Oil6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).
Manual Transmission Fluid2.40 QTS. (2.27 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid5.20 QTS. (4.92 L)
Notes
  • →Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
  • →Fluid Capacity is between: 3.1 - 4.2 qts. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
  • →Part No. B 000 750.
  • →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.
  • →Part No. G 052 512 A2.
  • →Part No. G 052 164.
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2015

2015Open 2015 manual
Air Cond Refrigerant1.15 LBS. (0.52 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2
Brake Fluid1.30 QTS. (1.23 L)
Engine Coolant10.50 QTS. (9.93 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J
Engine Oil6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30. Synthetic oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855).
Windshield Washer Fluid5.20 QTS. (4.92 L)
Notes
  • →Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
  • →Fluid Capacity is between: 3.1 - 4.2 qts. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
  • →Part No. B 000 750.
  • →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.
  • →Part No. G 052 164.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fluid capacities does a Volkswagen Golf R Standard Trans use?
2019 Volkswagen Golf R Standard Trans: 2.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN.
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Volkswagen Golf R Standard Trans?
Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

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