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Volkswagen Golf R

Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Volkswagen Golf R — from 2012 to 2026.

20122016 Volkswagen Golf R

2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (CDLG) · AWD (4MOTION)

256 hp / 243 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.9 qt
Filter06H115403Q

Transmission

Type6-Speed DSG (DQ250)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G12++ (purple)
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 055 145

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/45R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 225/45R18 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6 (48)
CCA680 A
Shop group H6 (48) battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi

20122016 Volkswagen Golf R

2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (CDLG) · AWD (4MOTION)

256 hp / 243 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.9 qt
Filter06H115403Q

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual (0CF)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G12++ (purple)
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 055 145

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/45R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 225/45R18 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6 (48)
CCA680 A
Shop group H6 (48) battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi

20172021 Volkswagen Golf R

2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (DLBA) · AWD (4MOTION)

292 hp / 280 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
Filter06K115403Q

Transmission

Type7-Speed DSG (DQ381)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.9 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G13 (purple)
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 055 145

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/40R19
Pressure (front)38 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 225/40R19 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6 (48)
CCA680 A
Shop group H6 (48) battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.024 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi

20222026 Volkswagen Golf R

2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (DNFC) · AWD (4MOTION)

315 hp / 295 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.5 qt
Filter06K115403Q

Transmission

Type7-Speed DSG (DQ381)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.9 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G13 (purple)
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 055 145

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/35R19
Pressure (front)38 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 235/35R19 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6 (48)
CCA730 A
Shop group H6 (48) battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.024 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi