Volkswagen (VW) Golf II, 1G1 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf II, 1G1 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,5 to 3 liters. Service intervals include checks at 15000 km or 12 months, and changes at 30000 km, 45000 km, 24 months, or 36 months. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Golf II 1.6 (55 kW) (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.6 Diesel (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.8 (66 kW) Catalyst (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.8 GT (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.6 (53 kW) Catalyst (1986-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.6 Diesel (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.8 (62 kW) Catalyst (1986-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.6 (55 kW) (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 45000 km
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.8 (66 kW) (1985-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.6 (55 kW) (1984-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 45000 km
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.8 (66 kW) (1984-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 45000 km
  • Code: 3/1
Golf II 1.6 Diesel (1983-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Code: 3/1

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