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Volkswagen • Production years: 2012 – 2024 • Engine codes: CHZC, DKRC, DLAA • Spec: VW 504 00

Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.0 TSI (81 kW / 110 HP)

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

🛢️ 1. Engine Oil Spec & Capacity Oil Spec Details VW 504 00 →

What oil and how many liters for 1.0 TSI (81 kW / 110 HP)?

SAE Viscosity
0W-20 (VW 508 00) or 0W-30 / 5W-30 (VW 504 00)
Exact Oil Capacity
4,0 liters
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER W 712/95
📦 Recommended pack size: 4 liters (1× 4L or 5L jug)
🏆 Recommended oil: Volkswagen Original LongLife IV FE 0W-20 (5L) or Mobil 1 ESP x2 0W-20
🔧 Sump plug torque: 30 Nm Torque Wrenches →
⏱️ Service interval: 15 000 km / 1 year
💡 2. Headlight Bulbs & Road-Legal LED ✓ Road Legal Approved

Bulb Fitment Guide & Road-Legal LED Upgrade (Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII)

Low Beam
H7 (55W, PX26d socket) or Full-LED
High Beam
H15 (55/15W) / LED
Fog Lights
H11 (55W)
✨ Road-Legal LED Upgrade (up to +220% brightness):
Status: YES – Road-legal ECE/ABG approved (Osram Night Breaker H7-LED)
Headlight approval number (E-mark): E1 3297 / E8 6278
Required bulb holder adapter: Osram Adapter 64210DA01-1 / 64210DA08
CANBUS error canceller: Osram Smart Canbus LEDSC01
Estimated complete kit price: 115 € + 16 € (adapter)
🛞 3. Tire Sizes, Bolt Pattern & Wheel Torque All Tire & Rim Sizes for Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII →

Tire sizes, wheel bolt pattern and lug nut torque for Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII?

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 odometer mileage

What needs servicing on Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII (1.0 TSI (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 (1.0 TSI (81 kW / 110 HP)):
  • Engine Oil (4,0 liters): Engine oil change to spec VW 504 00 (0W-20 (VW 508 00) or 0W-30 / 5W-30 (VW 504 00)) + oil filter MANN-FILTER W 712/95.
  • 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 (650 mm (driver) + 450 mm (passenger) – Bosch Aerotwin A863S).
⚙️ 5. Gearbox, Timing, Coolant, Plugs & Brakes

Transmission, Engine Timing, Coolant (Antifreeze), Plugs & Brakes (1.0 TSI (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)
🔥 Spark Plugs (Petrol / Hybrid)
NGK Laser Platinum / Iridium or Bosch Double Iridium (replace every 60,000 km / 4 years, tightening torque 22–25 Nm)
🛑 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 (1.0 TSI (81 kW / 110 HP))
Dry Toothed Timing Belt (EA211 design) • Interval: Inspect from 180,000 km, recommended replacement at 180,000 – 210,000 km or 8–10 years
Separate dual-thermostat water pump module (driven at the rear by a small camshaft toothed belt) (130 – 270 € (timing belt kit + water pump module INA / Contitech))
Timing Specs →
🌧️ Exact Wiper Blade Sizes (Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII)
Front: 650 mm (driver) + 450 mm (passenger) – Bosch Aerotwin A863S
Rear: 280 mm (Bosch A282H)
🔋 Recommended Car Battery (Battery Specs →)
12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60