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Volkswagen Golf TDI Fluid Capacities

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

Last updated: 2026-10-28 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI: 2.50 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46

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201520152.50 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46

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2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI: 2.50 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46

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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 0D9)5.50 QTS. (5.2 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 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 (2.0L Eng)10.50 QTS. (9.93 L) — G 13 TL-VW 774 J
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — SAE 5W-40 or 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). 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 02Q)2.40 QTS. (2.27 L) Note: Part No. G 052 512 A2.
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.
  • →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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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 TDI use?
2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI: 2.50 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Volkswagen Golf TDI?
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: 2026-10-28

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