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

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf IV, 1J (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 2 liters. The service interval requires a check every 20000 miles. The data covers 12 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 2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2003-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 1.9 TDI (74 kW) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 1.8 5V Turbo (110 kW) (2001-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (2000-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 1.8 5V Turbo (110 kW) (1999-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 2.0 (85 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1
Golf 2.8 VR6 (130 kW) (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02J (MQ250) 5/1

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