Volkswagen (VW) Rabbit, GTI, 1K1 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Rabbit, GTI, 1K1 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,9 to 2,3 liters. Service intervals include checks at 20000 miles and 40000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Rabbit 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Rabbit 2.5 (110 kW) (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
Rabbit 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) (2005-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Rabbit 2.5 (110 kW) (2005-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen (VW) Rabbit, GTI, 1K1 manual transaxle specifications list capacity values as "Initial fill," meaning the figures represent the amount of fluid required when filling a dry or overhauled unit, not a top-up or partial service quantity.
  • The Rabbit 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) manual transaxle carries an initial fill capacity of 2.3 liters across both the 2005-2007 and 2007-2009 model ranges, making it the higher-capacity unit among the configurations listed.
  • The Rabbit 2.5 (110 kW) manual transaxle holds a smaller initial fill capacity of 1.9 liters, a difference of 0.4 liters compared to the 2.0 TFSI unit, which reflects a physically distinct transaxle design between the two engine variants.
  • The 2005-2007 Rabbit 2.5 (110 kW) carries a fluid check interval of 20,000 miles under normal use conditions, while the 2007-2009 version of the same engine configuration specifies a 40,000-mile check interval under the same normal use condition, representing a doubling of the interval between the two production periods.
  • Both the 2005-2007 and 2007-2009 Rabbit 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) configurations share an identical 20,000-mile fluid check interval under normal use conditions, with no change in service frequency across the model year transition.
  • All four configurations across the 2005-2009 range are designated for normal use conditions only, with no separate severe-use interval listed in the specifications.

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