Volkswagen Golf R
Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Volkswagen Golf R — from 2012 to 2026.
2012–2016 Volkswagen Golf R
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (CDLG) · AWD (4MOTION)
256 hp / 243 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed DSG (DQ250)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 055 145
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91
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
2012–2016 Volkswagen Golf R
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (CDLG) · AWD (4MOTION)
256 hp / 243 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (0CF)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 055 145
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91
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
2017–2021 Volkswagen Golf R
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (DLBA) · AWD (4MOTION)
292 hp / 280 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed DSG (DQ381)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 055 145
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91
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
2022–2026 Volkswagen Golf R
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (DNFC) · AWD (4MOTION)
315 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed DSG (DQ381)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 055 145
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91
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