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Volkswagen • Production years: 1991 – 2006 • Engine codes: AHF, ASV • Spec: VW 505 00

Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP)

Complete technical vehicle data card: required engine oil specification and exact capacity in liters, oil filter code, tire sizes, battery, wiper blades, bulbs and service schedule by mileage.

🛢️ 1. Engine Oil Spec & Capacity Oil Spec Details VW 505 00 →

What oil and how many liters for 1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP)?

Required Oil Spec
VW 505 00 (nebo VW 505 01)
SAE Viscosity
5W-40 or 10W-40
Exact Oil Capacity
4,3 – 4,5 liters
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER HU 726/2 x
📦 Recommended pack size: 5 liters (1× 5L jug – leaves 0.5 L for top-up)
🏆 Recommended oil: Shell Helix HX7 10W-40 (5L) or Castrol Magnatec Diesel 5W-40 DPF (5L)
🔧 Sump plug torque: 30 Nm (M14×1.5 drain plug) Torque Wrenches →
⏱️ Service interval: 15 000 km / 1 year
💡 2. Headlight Bulbs & Road-Legal LED ✓ Road Legal Approved

Bulb Fitment & LED Upgrade (Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora)

Low Beam
H7 (Golf IV) or H4 / H1+H1 (Golf III & Bora)
High Beam
H1 (55W) or H4
Fog Lights
H3 (55W)
✨ Road-Legal LED Upgrade (up to +220% brightness):
Status: YES – Road-legal ECE/ABG approved (Osram Night Breaker H7-LED pro Golf IV / H4-LED pro Bora & Golf III)
Headlight approval number (E-mark): E1 846 / E1 1070
Required bulb holder adapter: Standard spring clip H7 / H4
CANBUS error canceller: Not required
Estimated complete kit price: 110 € (set of 2 LED bulbs)
🛞 3. Tire Sizes, Bolt Pattern & Wheel Torque All Tire & Rim Sizes for Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora →

Tire sizes, wheel bolt pattern and lug nut torque for Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora?

Approved Tire Sizes
195/65 R15 • 205/55 R16 (most common) • 225/45 R17 • 225/40 R18
Bolt Pattern (PCD) & Center Bore
5×112 (center bore 57,1 mm VW/Škoda/Seat; 66,6 mm newer Audi A4/A6)
Wheel Lug Torque
120 Nm (ball-seat bolts M14×1,5)
🧮 4. Interactive Maintenance Schedule by Mileage Select your current mileage

What needs servicing on Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora (1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP))?

Select your vehicle's approximate mileage (or a used car you are inspecting) to see critical maintenance tasks:

📋 Recommended 60,000 km Service Schedule (1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP)):
  • Engine Oil (4,3 – 4,5 liters): Engine oil change to spec VW 505 00 (5W-40 or 10W-40) + oil filter MANN-FILTER HU 726/2 x.
  • Cabin & Air Intake: Replace activated carbon cabin (pollen) filter and engine air filter.
  • Brake Fluid & Transmission: Replace DOT 4 LV brake fluid (every 2 years). For automatic transmissions (DSG / Aisin / EDC), mandatory transmission fluid & filter change every 60,000 km!
  • Lights & Wipers: Check headlight alignment (optional road-legal H7/H4 LED upgrade) and replace wiper blades (530 mm (driver) + 475 mm (passenger) – Bosch Aerotwin AR533S / A533S).
⚙️ 5. Gearbox, Timing, Coolant, Plugs & Brakes

Transmission, Engine Timing, Coolant (Antifreeze), Plugs & Brakes (1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP))

⚙️ Transmission / Gearbox Oil (Manual & Auto)
VW G 052 527 A2 / G 052 171 A2 (75W manual) • VW G 052 182 A2 / G 055 529 A2 (DSG automatic)
Capacity & Interval: 2,0 – 2,3 l (manual) / 5,5 – 6,5 l (DSG wet clutch – mandatory change every 60,000 km!) / 0,85 l (Haldex 4x4)
❄️ Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)
VW TL 774-L (G12evo – pink/violet, fully replaces older G13 and G12++)
System Capacity: 7,0 – 8,5 l (check -35 °C freezing point before winter, replace with water pump)
🔥 Glow Plugs (Diesel Cold Starts)
Bosch Duraterm / Beru (replace on glow plug fault P0671–P0674 or before winter, torque 12–15 Nm – caution against seizing!)
🛑 Brake Fluid & Brakes
DOT 4 LV / ISO Class 6 (low-viscosity for ESP/ABS – capacity 1.0 to 1.2 L, replace every 2 years)
⛓️ Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump (1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP))
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump • Interval: 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years
ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! (140 – 275 € (complete belt, pulley & water pump kit INA / SKF / Contitech / Bosch))
Timing Specs →
🌧️ Exact Wiper Blade Sizes (Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora)
Front: 530 mm (driver) + 475 mm (passenger) – Bosch Aerotwin AR533S / A533S
Rear: 340 mm (Bosch H340)
🔋 Recommended Car Battery (Battery Specs →)
12V 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah 680A (1.9 TDI) – Varta Blue Dynamic D24 / E11