Volkswagen Golf IV 1J1 engine oil: capacity and viscosity

Oil capacity and viscosity for the Volkswagen Golf IV 1J1 (1997–2006) by engine: 1.6, 1.6 16V. Plus brakes, gearbox and coolant.

Oil by engine

5 engines, 1997–2006. Check the oil standard in the owner’s manual too (for example ACEA C3 or the brand approval). Source: Kroon-Oil recommendations.

EngineYearsEngine oilViscosity
1.6 (AEH, AKL)1997 - 20004,5 l (filter 0,5 l)0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40, 10W-60, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50
1.6 (AVU, BFQ)1997 - 20064,5 l0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40, 10W-60, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50
1.6 (AEH, AKL, APF)2000 - 20044,5 l (filter 0,5 l)0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40, 10W-60, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50
1.6 16V (ATN, AUS, AZD, BCB)2000 - 20043,5 l (filter 0,5 l)0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40, 10W-60, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50
1.6 16V FSI (BAD)2002 - 20043,5 l (filter 0,5 l)0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40, 10W-60, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50

Other fluids

1.6

  • Hydraulic brake/clutch system: — · DOT 4
  • Transaxle, automatic: 3 l
  • Transaxle, manual: 1,9 l
  • Cooling system: 5 l
  • Differential, from automatic: 0,75 l · 75W-90

1.6

  • Hydraulic brake/clutch system: — · DOT 4
  • Transaxle, automatic: 3 l
  • Transaxle, manual: 2 l
  • Transaxle, manual: 1,9 l
  • Cooling system: 5 l
  • Differential, from automatic: 0,75 l · 75W-90

1.6

  • Hydraulic brake/clutch system: — · DOT 4
  • Transaxle, automatic: 3 l
  • Transaxle, manual: 1,9 l
  • Cooling system: 5 l
  • Differential, from automatic: 0,75 l · 75W-90

1.6 16V

  • Hydraulic brake/clutch system: — · DOT 4
  • Transaxle, manual: 1,9 l
  • Cooling system: 6 l

1.6 16V FSI

  • Hydraulic brake/clutch system: — · DOT 4
  • Transaxle, manual: 2 l
  • Cooling system: 6 l

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