Volkswagen (VW) Golf IV, 1J (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf IV, 1J (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid has a capacity range of 3 to 7 liters. The service interval requires a check every 20000 miles. The data covers 13 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Golf 1.9 TDI (74 kW) (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 09A (JATCO 506E) 5/1
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2003-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 09A (JATCO 506E) 5/1
Golf 1.9 TDI (74 kW) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf 1.8 5V Turbo (110 kW) (2001-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf 1.8 5V Turbo (110 kW) (2001-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 09A (JATCO 506E) 5/1
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2000-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf 1.8 5V Turbo (110 kW) (1999-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1
Golf 2.8 VR6 (130 kW) (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1

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