VW GOLF maintenance schedule, checklist, guides and tips
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Maintenance schedule and service intervals for VW GOLF
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Replacement intervals
Air Filter
Engine Oil
Oil Filter
Filter, cabin air
Fuel Filter
Brake Fluid
Spark Plug
Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit
Timing Belt Kit
Starter Battery
VW GOLF maintenance: detailed step-by-step instructions and video tutorials
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Tips and tricks for VW GOLF maintenance
Brake Pads
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How to change rear brake discs and brake pads VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
How to change rear brake pads VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change front brake pads on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
How to change rear brake pads / rear brake pad set on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change front brake pads on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change front brake pads / front brake pad set on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) Hatchback [AUTODOC]
How to change rear brake pads on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change rear brake pads / rear brake pad set on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Brake Discs
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How to change front brake discs on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change a front brake discs on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change rear brake discs on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change brake discs on VW GOLF 3 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Spark Plug
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How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
How to change rear strut mount VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Air Filter
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How to change Air Filter on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
How to change air filter on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change air filter on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change air filter on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change air filter on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change air filter on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change air filter on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change air filter on VW PASSAT B7 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Fuel Filter
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How to change fuel filter VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change fuel filter on VW GOLF 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
How to change fuel filter VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change fuel filter VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change fuel filter VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change fuel filter VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change fuel filter VW TOURAN 1 (1T1, 1T2) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change fuel filter VW CADDY 3 (2KB) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Pollen Filter
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How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change pollen filter on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change pollen filter on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change pollen filter on VW CADDY 3 (2KB) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW PASSAT 5 (B5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change pollen filter on VW POLO 6n1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change pollen filter on VW LUPO 6x1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Poly V-Belt
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How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change serpentine belt on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change serpentine belt on VW PASSAT B7 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW TOURAN 1 (1T1, 1T2) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Engine Oil
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How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
Antifreeze
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How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
How to change coolant flange on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Thermostat replacement on a VW PASSAT B7 saloon – problem-solving [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Top VW GOLF repair guides
Brake Pads
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Brake Discs
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Spark Plug
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Air Filter
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Fuel Filter
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Pollen Filter
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Poly V-Belt
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Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil
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Maintenance schedules for VW GOLF models
- Manuf. year (from - to): (08/2012 - 10/2021)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 86 - 360
- Power (KW): 63 - 265
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Electric Motor, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
- Manuf. year (from - to): (10/2003 - 02/2009)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 65 - 250
- Power (KW): 48 - 184
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (10/2008 - 11/2013)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 80 - 270
- Power (KW): 59 - 199
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Electric Motor, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (08/1997 - 06/2005)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 58 - 243
- Power (KW): 43 - 179
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2019 - ...)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 90 - 333
- Power (KW): 66 - 245
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
- Manuf. year (from - to): (04/2013 - 01/2022)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 86 - 360
- Power (KW): 63 - 265
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (08/1983 - 12/1992)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 45 - 211
- Power (KW): 33 - 155
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (08/1991 - 07/1998)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 27 - 190
- Power (KW): 20 - 140
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Electric Motor, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (01/2005 - 12/2013)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 65 - 170
- Power (KW): 48 - 125
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (02/2014 - 08/2020)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 86 - 150
- Power (KW): 63 - 110
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (08/2020 - ...)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 90 - 333
- Power (KW): 66 - 245
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2009 - 07/2013)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 80 - 200
- Power (KW): 59 - 147
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (05/1999 - 06/2006)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 68 - 204
- Power (KW): 50 - 150
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (06/2007 - 07/2009)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 80 - 200
- Power (KW): 59 - 147
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (03/2011 - 05/2016)
- Car body type: Convertible
- Power (HP): 105 - 265
- Power (KW): 77 - 195
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (01/1979 - 08/1993)
- Car body type: Convertible
- Power (HP): 54 - 112
- Power (KW): 40 - 82
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (04/1974 - 12/1985)
- Car body type: Hatchback
- Power (HP): 50 - 112
- Power (KW): 37 - 82
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (06/1998 - 06/2002)
- Car body type: Convertible
- Power (HP): 75 - 117
- Power (KW): 55 - 86
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (12/2014 - 12/2020)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 110 - 184
- Power (KW): 81 - 135
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (07/1993 - 05/1998)
- Car body type: Convertible
- Power (HP): 75 - 115
- Power (KW): 55 - 85
- Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
- Manuf. year (from - to): (07/1993 - 04/1999)
- Car body type: Estate
- Power (HP): 55 - 190
- Power (KW): 40 - 140
- Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
VW GOLF manuals: repair and maintenance
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