Volkswagen (VW) Golf VII, AU2 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Golf VII, AU2 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,7 to 2,3 liters. Service intervals require a check every 20000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Golf VII 1.4 TSI (110 kW) (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,1 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 02S (MQ250) 6/1
Golf VII 2.0 GTI (170 kW) (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Golf VII 1.8 TSI (125 kW) (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
Golf VII 2.0 GTI (162 kW) (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Golf VII AU2 1.4 TSI (110 kW) carries an initial fill capacity of 2.3 liters for the manual transaxle, while the refill capacity drops to 2.1 liters, a difference of 0.2 liters that reflects the residual fluid retained in the unit during a service drain rather than a full overhaul.
  • The 1.8 TSI (125 kW) variant shows a notably smaller manual transaxle, with an initial fill of 1.9 liters and a refill of 1.7 liters, making the total transaxle volume the smallest among the four configurations listed for the 2017-2021 model range.
  • Both GTI configurations, the 162 kW (2017-2018) and the 170 kW (2018-2021), share an identical initial fill capacity of 2.3 liters for the manual transaxle, matching the 1.4 TSI initial fill figure despite the significant difference in engine output.
  • Neither GTI variant lists a separate refill capacity, unlike the 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI entries, which each specify a distinct lower refill volume alongside the initial fill figure.
  • Across all four configurations, the manual transaxle fluid check interval is set at 20,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning the interval applies to standard driving rather than elevated-stress or high-frequency-use scenarios.
  • The 1.8 TSI (125 kW) covers only the 2017-2018 model years, while the 1.4 TSI (110 kW) spans 2018-2021, indicating a generational shift in the base engine offering for the Golf VII AU2 in the North American market within the listed period.
  • The overlap year of 2018 is shared by three of the four configurations, as the 162 kW GTI ends, the 170 kW GTI begins, and the 1.8 TSI concludes, all within that single model year alongside the continuing 1.4 TSI.

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