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

Coolant capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf IV, 1J (USA / CAN) uses coolant with a capacity range of 5 to 9,2 liters. Service intervals include 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 6 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2003-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf R32 (177 kW) (2003-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,2 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf 1.9 TDI (74 kW) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
Golf 1.8 5V Turbo (110 kW) (2001-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2000-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf 1.8 5V Turbo (110 kW) (1999-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
Golf 2.8 VR6 (130 kW) (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles

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