Volkswagen (VW) Golf IV Cabrio, 1V (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio, 1V (USA / CAN) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3 to 5,3 liters. Service intervals consist of a check every 20000 miles. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
Golf Cabrio 2.0 (85 kW) (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 01M 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio 2.0 (85 kW) carries an initial automatic transaxle fill capacity of 5.3 liters, a value that reflects the total fluid volume required when the unit is dry, such as after a complete overhaul or replacement.
  • The refill capacity of 3 liters is notably lower than the initial fill, indicating that a standard service drain does not evacuate the full fluid volume from the transaxle, as a portion remains retained within the torque converter and internal passages.
  • The 5.3-liter initial fill and 3-liter refill figures apply across the full 1999-2002 model year span of the Golf Cabrio 2.0 (85 kW), with no variation recorded between those years.
  • The check interval for the automatic transaxle fluid is specified at 20,000 miles under normal use conditions, meaning the interval is tied to typical operating environments rather than more demanding driving cycles.

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