Volkswagen (VW) Golf III Cabriolet, 1E7 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf III Cabriolet, 1E7 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3 to 5,6 liters. Service intervals include checking and changing the fluid every 60000 km. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Golf III Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (1996-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf III Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (1996-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf III Cabriolet 2.0 (85 kW) (1994-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Filter capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf III Cabriolet 2.0 (85 kW) (1994-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 km
  • Code: 096 4/1
Golf III Cabriolet 1.6 (74 kW) (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Filter capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf III Cabriolet 1.8 (55 kW) (1993-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Filter capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf III Cabriolet 1.8 (55 kW) (1993-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 km
  • Code: 096 4/1
Golf III Cabriolet 1.8 (66 kW) (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Filter capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf III Cabriolet 1.8 (66 kW) (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 km
  • Code: 096 4/1

Additional Notes

  • Across the Volkswagen Golf III Cabriolet 1E7 automatic transaxle specifications, two distinct initial fill values appear: 5.3 liters and 5.6 liters. An initial fill figure represents the total fluid volume required when filling a dry or overhauled transmission from empty, making these values relevant to full rebuilds or new unit installations rather than routine maintenance.
  • The 5.3-liter initial fill is associated with a filter capacity measurement in several configurations, including the 1.6 (74 kW), 1.8 (66 kW), and 2.0 (85 kW) variants. A filter capacity rating accounts for the volume held within the transmission filter assembly as part of the total fill, distinguishing it from a simple sump or pan measurement.
  • The 1.8 (55 kW), 1.8 (66 kW), and 2.0 (85 kW) configurations each carry a separate service fill figure of 3 liters alongside the 5.6-liter initial fill. A service fill value reflects only the fluid displaced during a routine drain-and-refill procedure, which is consistently lower than the initial fill because residual fluid remains in the torque converter and passages during a standard service.
  • The 1.9 TDI variants, available in 66 kW and 96 kW outputs from 1996-1998, list a 5.3-liter initial fill capacity without a separate service fill entry, unlike the petrol-engined 1.8 and 2.0 configurations that carry both initial and service fill figures.
  • All configurations across the Golf III Cabriolet automatic transaxle specifications share a uniform 60,000 km interval, applied under normal use conditions. This interval is tied either to a fluid change or to a fluid level check, depending on the specific configuration row.
  • The distinction between a "Check" interval and a "Change" interval at the same 60,000 km figure is meaningful. Rows specifying only a check interval indicate that fluid inspection and top-up are the prescribed action, while rows specifying a change interval call for full fluid replacement at that mileage point.
  • The 1.6 (74 kW) and the two 1.9 TDI configurations list only a check interval at 60,000 km with no accompanying change interval, whereas the 1.8 (55 kW), 1.8 (66 kW), and 2.0 (85 kW) configurations include rows specifying a fluid change at the same interval.
  • All specifications in the Golf III Cabriolet 1E7 automatic transaxle data are designated for normal use conditions. No severe-use interval variations are listed for any engine variant across the 1993-1998 model range.

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