Volkswagen GTI
Maintenance specs for 11 variants of the Volkswagen GTI — from 1985 to 2026.
1985–1992 Volkswagen GTI
1.8L I4 (Naturally Aspirated) (HT) · FWD
105 hp / 110 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (020)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeN/A (no power steering)
Fuel
Tank10.6 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs15,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1993–1999 Volkswagen GTI
2.0L I4 (Naturally Aspirated) (ABA) · FWD
115 hp / 122 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02A)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 002 000
Capacity14 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1993–1999 Volkswagen GTI
2.8L VR6 (AAA) · FWD
172 hp / 173 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02A)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 002 000
Capacity14 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1999–2005 Volkswagen GTI
1.8L I4 Turbo (AWW) · FWD
180 hp / 174 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02J)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity14 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 80,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2006–2009 Volkswagen GTI
2.0L I4 Turbo FSI (AXX) · FWD
200 hp / 207 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed DSG (DQ250)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity14 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 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
2006–2009 Volkswagen GTI
2.0L I4 Turbo FSI (AXX) · FWD
200 hp / 207 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (02Q)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity14 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 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
2010–2014 Volkswagen GTI
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (CCTA) · FWD
200 hp / 207 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed DSG (DQ250)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87 (Premium recommended)
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
2010–2014 Volkswagen GTI
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (CCTA) · FWD
200 hp / 207 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (02Q)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87 (Premium recommended)
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
2015–2021 Volkswagen GTI
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (CHHA) · FWD
220 hp / 258 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed DSG (DQ250)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87 (Premium recommended)
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
2015–2021 Volkswagen GTI
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (CHHA) · FWD
220 hp / 258 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (0CF)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87 (Premium recommended)
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 GTI
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (DNFA) · FWD
241 hp / 273 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed DSG (DQ381)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87 (Premium recommended)
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