Volkswagen (VW) Golf I cabriolet, 155 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf I cabriolet, 155 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,9 liters. Service intervals include normal use. Data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Golf I Cabriolet 1.8i (72 kW) (1990-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: 5/1
Golf I Cabriolet 1.6 (1987-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: 5/1
Golf I Cabriolet 1.8 (1987-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: 5/1
Golf I Cabriolet 1.8i (70 kW) (1987-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: 5/1
Golf I Cabriolet 1.8i (82 kW) (1987-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all five configurations of the Volkswagen Golf I Cabriolet 155, the manual transaxle fluid capacity is rated at 1.9 liters under normal use conditions.
  • The 1.9-liter figure represents a service fill capacity, meaning the amount of fluid required when refilling a unit already installed in the vehicle, rather than a full overhaul or bench-fill quantity.
  • The transaxle designation indicates that the gearbox and final drive share a common housing and a common fluid volume, which is why a single 1.9-liter capacity figure applies to the entire assembly.
  • The 1.6 and 1.8 carbureted variants share the same 1.9-liter transaxle capacity across their 1987-1992 production span, with no variation between the two engine displacements.
  • The 1.8i fuel-injected engine was available in three distinct power outputs: 70 kW, 72 kW, and 82 kW. Despite the differences in output, all three share the identical 1.9-liter transaxle fluid capacity under normal use conditions.
  • The 70 kW and 72 kW variants of the 1.8i represent a generational overlap, with the 70 kW unit covering 1987-1990 and the 72 kW unit covering 1990-1993, indicating a mid-production power output revision during the 1990 model year.
  • All specifications listed apply to normal use conditions, meaning the intervals and capacities are not adjusted for severe-duty driving cycles such as frequent short trips, towing, or extreme temperature operation.

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