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Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

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

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2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen: 2.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN

GenerationYearsTop spec
201920192.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN
201820182.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN
2016-20172016-20171.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-134a

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2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen: 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) — R1234yf
Brake FluidNote: Part No. B 000 750 M3. Part numbers are for reference only.
Engine Coolant10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) Note: Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (1.4L Eng)4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-20 Long Life IV. VW 508 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.
Windshield Washer FluidNote: Part No. G 052 164 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
Engine Oil (1.8L Eng)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.
Notes
  • →Part No. B 000 750 M3. Part numbers are for reference only.
  • →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.
  • →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) — R1234yf
Automatic Transmission Fluid5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Brake FluidNote: Part No. B 000 750 M3. Part numbers are for reference only.
Engine Coolant10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) Note: Part No. G 013 A8J M1. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil6.00 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.
Power Steering FluidNote: Part No. G 004 000 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
Transfer Case Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) Note: Part No. G 052 145 S2. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Windshield Washer FluidNote: Part No. G 052 164 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
Manual Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 0A4)1.80 QTS. (1.7 L) Note: Approximate capacity.
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 M3. Part numbers are for reference only.
  • →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.
  • →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.
  • →Part No. G 052 164 M2. Part numbers are for reference only.
  • →Approximate capacity.
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2016-2017

2016-2017Open 2016 manual
Air Cond Refrigerant1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 025 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid4.00 GALS. (15.14 L) Note: Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3.
Engine Coolant8.50 QTS. (8.04 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). Note: 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.
Manual Transmission Fluid2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 512 A2.
Windshield Washer Fluid5.20 QTS. (4.92 L) Note: Part No. G 052 164.
Notes
  • →Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
  • →Part No. B 000 750.
  • →Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3.
  • →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 Compressor Oil2.50 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 09G)3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 025 A2 Note: Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) Note: Part No. B 000 750.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid4.00 GALS. (15.14 L) Note: Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3.
Engine Coolant (1.8L Eng)10.50 QTS. (9.93 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J
Engine Oil (1.8L Eng)5.70 QTS. (5.39 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). Note: 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.
Windshield Washer Fluid5.20 QTS. (4.92 L) Note: Part No. G 052 164.
Manual Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 0A4)2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) Note: Part No. G 052 512 A2.
Notes
  • →Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
  • →Part No. B 000 750.
  • →Part No. G 052 910 A2 or GUS 052 910 A3.
  • →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.
  • →Part No. G 052 512 A2.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this data from?
Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Volkswagen Golf SportWagen use?
2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen: 2.60 OZS. (0.07 L) — SANDEN
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?
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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