Volkswagen (VW) Golf I, Type 17 (EU)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf I, Type 17 (EU) uses brake fluid with a capacity range of 0.5 to 0.7 liters. The service interval for fluid replacement is 24 months. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Golf 1.6 Turbodiesel (51 kW) (1982-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.8 GTI (82 kW) (1982-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.5 (51 kW) (1980-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.6 Diesel (40 kW) (1980-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.6 GTI (81 kW) (1980-1982)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.3 (44 kW) (1979-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.5 (51 kW) (1978-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.5 Diesel (37 kW) (1976-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.6 GTI (81 kW) (1976-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.6 (55 kW) (1975-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.1 (37 kW) (1974-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Golf 1.5 (51 kW) (1974-1975)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months

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