Volkswagen (VW) Golf VI, 5K1 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf VI, 5K1 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,7 to 2,3 liters. Service intervals include checks every 40000 miles or 12 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Golf VI 2.0 GTI, 5K1 (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Golf VI 2.0 TDI, 5K1 (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Golf VI 2.5, 5K1 (2012-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
Golf VI 2.0 GTI, 5K1 (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Golf VI 2.0 TDI, 5K1 (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Golf VI 2.5, 5K1 (2009-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Golf VI 5K1 manual transaxle specifications cover three engine variants across the 2009-2014 model range: the 2.0 GTI, the 2.0 TDI, and the 2.5.
  • The 2.0 GTI and 2.0 TDI transaxles share an identical initial fill capacity of 2.3 liters. An initial fill figure represents the total fluid volume required when filling a dry or overhauled unit, rather than the lesser amount typically needed during a routine top-up or fluid exchange.
  • The 2.5 engine variant carries a different capacity structure. A standard capacity of 1.7 liters is listed alongside a separate initial fill capacity of 1.9 liters, meaning the dry-fill requirement exceeds the service-level capacity by 0.2 liters.
  • The 0.2-liter difference between the 2.5's service capacity and initial fill capacity reflects the volume of fluid retained within the transaxle during a standard drain, which does not fully evacuate the unit. The 2.0 GTI and 2.0 TDI specifications list only an initial fill value, with no separate service-level capacity noted.
  • All six configurations share the same inspection interval: every 40,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. The 12-month time-based threshold means the interval applies regardless of whether the mileage limit has been reached.
  • The interval is designated for normal use conditions across all listed configurations. No severe-use interval variation appears in the specifications for any of the six rows.
  • The 2.0 GTI and 2.0 TDI specifications each span two overlapping sub-ranges: 2009-2013 and 2013-2014. Both sub-ranges carry identical capacity and interval values within each engine type, indicating no specification change occurred at the 2013 production boundary for those variants.
  • Similarly, the 2.5 variant is divided into 2009-2012 and 2012-2014 sub-ranges, both of which carry the same 1.7-liter service capacity, 1.9-liter initial fill, and 40,000-mile or 12-month check interval, with no change across the 2012 boundary.

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