VOLKSWAGEN Golf
Mk3 / MK4 / Mk4 / Mark 5 (Typ 1K) / 1997-2020 / Hatchback / Hatchback / Wagon / Hatchback (3-door and 5-door) / Hatchback / Variant
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1997 VOLKSWAGEN Golf AEG/1H (1H)
1H / AEG, 1H, ADY, AEX, AGG, AAA / The 1997 Golf Mk3 was offered with multiple engines, including 1.6L 8V SOHC petrol (codes such as AEG, AEX), 1.8L 20V turbo petrol (AGG), and 1.9L TDI diesel (ADY, AAA). Engine availability varied by market.
2000 VOLKSWAGEN Golf 1.6 AHL/1.8T AGU (1J)
1J / 1.6 AHL, 1.8T AGU, 1.9 TDI ALH/BHP, 2.0 8V ADR, 2.3 VR5 AAA, 2.8 V6 AGU / Available engines in 2000 varied by market, including 1.6L and 2.0L 8-valve gasoline engines, 1.8L turbo inline-4 (AGU), 1.9L TDI inline-4 diesels with pump-injector systems (ALH, BHW), 2.3L VR5 gasoline engines, and a 2.8L VR6 gasoline engine primarily in Europe.
2001 VOLKSWAGEN Golf 1.6 AHL/1.8T AGU (1J)
1J / 1.6 AHL, 1.8T AGU, 1.9 TDI ALH, 2.0 ADR / Main engines include 1.6L petrol SOHC (AHL), 1.8L turbo petrol DOHC (AGU), 1.9L TDI diesel (ALH), and 2.0L petrol SOHC (ADR) depending on market.
2002 VOLKSWAGEN Golf 1.4 16V AHW/1.6 AKL (1J)
1J / 1.4 16V AHW, 1.6 AKL, 1.8T AGU, AWP, ARZ, 2.0 ADR, 1.9 SDI ASY, ASZ, 1.9 TDI ALH, AJM, ASV / Various petrol and diesel inline-4 engines offered, including naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions. Diesel options include 1.9L SDI and 1.9L TDI with PD injection, petrol engines range from 1.4L 16V to 1.8L turbocharged.
2003 VOLKSWAGEN Golf AGU/AJM (1J)
1J / AGU, AJM, ALH, AUM, APE, BCA, BGB, BSE, BLP, BKV, BPY / 1.4L, 1.6L, 1.8L turbo petrol and 1.9L TDI diesel engines offered with variations by market; petrol engines primarily AGU (1.8L 20v), AJM (2.0L), diesels include ALH and ASV 1.9L TDI variants
2004 VOLKSWAGEN Golf AWT/AJM (1J)
1J / AWT, AJM, BJN, BKC, BLF, BLY, AUA, BUD, BUB, APF / The 2004 Golf Mk4 featured a variety of petrol and diesel engines, including 1.4L to 2.0L inline-4 petrols and 1.9L TDI diesels. Engine availability varied by market: Europe favored TDI diesels and smaller petrols, North America predominantly received 1.8T 20v petrol engines.
2005 VOLKSWAGEN Golf 1.4 16V (BCA, BKP)/1.6 FSI (BAG) (1K)
1K / 1.4 16V (BCA, BKP), 1.6 FSI (BAG), 2.0 FSI (AXW), 1.9 TDI (BKC, BXE, BLS), 2.0 TDI (BKD, BMM), 3.2 V6 VR6 (BUB, BJS) / Range of inline-4 petrol and diesel engines and V6 VR6 in some markets; diesel engines feature common rail direct injection; petrol engines with multi-point injection or FSI direct injection.
2006 VOLKSWAGEN Golf BWA/BLF (1K)
1K / BWA, BLF, BLS, BKC, BMM, BSE, AZJ, BPY, BKP, BKP, CAXA, CAYB, CAXD / Multiple engine options including 1.4L I4 petrol (BWA), 2.0L I4 petrol (BKP, BMM), and various 1.9L and 2.0L TDI diesel engines (BLS, BLF, BKC, BSE) covering European, North American and other global markets. Petrol engines generally feature multi-point fuel injection, diesels with common rail or pump-injector systems.
2010 VOLKSWAGEN Golf CAXA/BMY (Typ 5K)
Typ 5K / CAXA, BMY, CBZB, CFGB, CAWB, CNGA, CUNA / Multiple petrol and diesel engines available worldwide. 1.4L TSI (CAXA), 1.6L/2.0L TDI diesel engines (CFGB, CUNA) widely sold. Power output range approximately 85–210 PS depending on market and engine version.
2012 VOLKSWAGEN Golf CAXA/CAVD (Typ 5K)
Typ 5K / CAXA, CAVD, CBZA, CJSA, CDFA, CJWA, CAWB, CBZC, CFGB, CZCA, CTHA, CAVB, CJAA / The 2012 Volkswagen Golf Mk6 featured a range of petrol and diesel engines, varying by market. Petrol engines included 1.2L TSI (CAVD), 1.4L TSI (CAXA, CAVB), 1.6L (CFGB), and 2.0L TSI (CJSA) variants, while diesel options ranged from 1.6L TDI (CDFA, CJWA) to 2.0L TDI (CBZA, CBZC). Engine availability depended on the market, with some petrol engines more common in Europe and diesel engines popular across Europe and select global markets.
2013 VOLKSWAGEN Golf CAXA/CHHB (5G)
5G / CAXA, CHHB, CBD, CJZD, BPY, CZCA, CUT, CXSA / Range includes turbocharged gasoline (TSI), naturally aspirated gasoline (MPI), and turbocharged diesel (TDI) engines, varying by market. Engine sizes from 1.2L to 2.0L.
2014 VOLKSWAGEN Golf CPT/CZCA (A7)
A7 / CPT, CZCA, CHHB, BWK, CLHA / The 2014 VW Golf Mk7 featured a range of inline-4 engines including 1.2L and 1.4L TSI petrol engines, 1.6L and 2.0L TDI diesels, with engine variants differing by market.
2015 VOLKSWAGEN Golf EA888 Gen3 (1.8 TSI, 2.0 TSI petrol)/EA288 (1.4 TSI diesel) (5G)
5G / EA888 Gen3 (1.8 TSI, 2.0 TSI petrol), EA288 (1.4 TSI diesel), EA288 (2.0 TDI diesel) / The 2015 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 was offered with multiple engines depending on market: mainly 1.8L and 2.0L turbocharged petrol EA888 Gen3 engines, plus 1.4L and 2.0L turbocharged diesel EA288 engines. Engine availability varied: petrol engines dominated North America, while Europe received a mix including diesel options.
2017 VOLKSWAGEN Golf CXXB/CJZA (Mk7)
Mk7 / CXXB, CJZA, DADA, CZCA, DMEB, DKVB / Main engines in 2017 Golf Mk7 include 1.4L TSI turbocharged petrol (CXXB), 1.8L TSI petrol (CJZA), 2.0L TSI petrol (CAEA, CZCA), and 2.0L TDI diesel variants (DADA, DMEB). Engine choice varies by market; Europe widely offered TSI and TDI, North America predominantly TSI petrol engines.
2020 VOLKSWAGEN Golf EA211 TSI/EA211 TDI (CDN)
CDN / EA211 TSI, EA211 TDI, EA888 TSI, EA211 eTSI / Various inline-4 petrol and diesel engines; turbocharged; petrol engines include 1.0L (EA211 TSI), 1.5L (EA211 evo TSI), 2.0L (EA888 TSI); diesel engines include 2.0L TDI; mild hybrid 1.0L and 1.5L eTSI variants.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | technical-profile | AEG, 1H, ADY, AEX, AGG, AAA | 1595cc to 1781cc petrol; 1896cc diesel | Multipoint fuel injection for petrol; direct injection for diesel TDI |
| 2000 | technical-profile | 1.6 AHL, 1.8T AGU, 1.9 TDI ALH/BHP, 2.0 8V ADR, 2.3 VR5 AAA, 2.8 V6 AGU | 1595cc to 2792cc depending on engine | Multi-point electronic fuel injection for gasoline; Pumpe Düse (PD) unit injectors for 1.9 TDI diesels |
| 2001 | technical-profile | 1.6 AHL, 1.8T AGU, 1.9 TDI ALH, 2.0 ADR | 1595 cc, 1781 cc, 1896 cc, 1984 cc | Multipoint fuel injection for petrol engines, common rail direct injection (TDI) |
| 2002 | technical-profile | 1.4 16V AHW, 1.6 AKL, 1.8T AGU, AWP, ARZ, 2.0 ADR, 1.9 SDI ASY, ASZ, 1.9 TDI ALH, AJM, ASV | 1390cc to 1984cc depending on engine | Multipoint fuel injection for petrol; unit injector (Pumpe Düse) or rotary distributor for diesel depending on the model |
| 2003 | technical-profile | AGU, AJM, ALH, AUM, APE, BCA, BGB, BSE, BLP, BKV, BPY | 1390cc to 1984cc | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2004 | technical-profile | AWT, AJM, BJN, BKC, BLF, BLY, AUA, BUD, BUB, APF | 1.4L to 2.0L petrol, 1.9L diesel | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2005 | technical-profile | 1.4 16V (BCA, BKP), 1.6 FSI (BAG), 2.0 FSI (AXW), 1.9 TDI (BKC, BXE, BLS), 2.0 TDI (BKD, BMM), 3.2 V6 VR6 (BUB, BJS) | 1390 cc to 3189 cc depending on engine | Multi-point fuel injection or FSI direct injection for petrol; Common Rail TDI for diesels |
| 2006 | technical-profile | BWA, BLF, BLS, BKC, BMM, BSE, AZJ, BPY, BKP, BKP, CAXA, CAYB, CAXD | 1390 to 1984 cc depending on engine variant | MPI for petrol engines, Common Rail Diesel or Pumpe Düse for diesel engines |
| 2010 | technical-profile | CAXA, BMY, CBZB, CFGB, CAWB, CNGA, CUNA | 1390–1984 cc (varies by engine) | Direct injection (TSI petrol / TDI diesel) |
| 2012 | technical-profile | CAXA, CAVD, CBZA, CJSA, CDFA, CJWA, CAWB, CBZC, CFGB, CZCA, CTHA, CAVB, CJAA | 1197cc to 1984cc | Direct injection (TSI petrol, TDI diesel) |
| 2013 | technical-profile | CAXA, CHHB, CBD, CJZD, BPY, CZCA, CUT, CXSA | 1197cc to 1984cc | Direct injection for TSI/TDI engines; multipoint injection on some low-end petrol versions |
| 2014 | technical-profile | CPT, CZCA, CHHB, BWK, CLHA | 1197 - 1984 cc | Direct injection turbocharged petrol and common rail turbo diesel |
| 2015 | technical-profile | EA888 Gen3 (1.8 TSI, 2.0 TSI petrol), EA288 (1.4 TSI diesel), EA288 (2.0 TDI diesel) | 1.4L to 2.0L | Direct injection turbocharged petrol/diesel |
| 2017 | technical-profile | CXXB, CJZA, DADA, CZCA, DMEB, DKVB | 1395 to 1984 cc depending on engine code | Turbocharged direct injection for petrol (TSI), common rail direct injection for diesel (TDI) |
| 2020 | technical-profile | EA211 TSI, EA211 TDI, EA888 TSI, EA211 eTSI | 999 - 1984 cc | Direct fuel injection with turbocharger for TSI and TDI engines; Multi-point injection on some base engines |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | AEG, 1H, ADY, AEX, AGG, AAA | 5W-40 fully synthetic gasoline/diesel engine oil | Approximately 4.5 liters service-fill including oil filter change | ATF type specified by VW, depends on gearbox |
| 2000 | 1.6 AHL, 1.8T AGU, 1.9 TDI ALH/BHP, 2.0 8V ADR, 2.3 VR5 AAA, 2.8 V6 AGU | VW 502 00 specification for gasoline; VW 505 01 for diesel engines | Approx. 4.3 to 5.5 liters depending on engine; includes filter change service fill | Specified VW G 052 162 or equivalent |
| 2001 | 1.6 AHL, 1.8T AGU, 1.9 TDI ALH, 2.0 ADR | 5W-40 synthetic or manufacturer specification VW 501 01 (petrol), VW 505 01 (diesel TDI) | Approx. 4.0 L service-fill with filter change (engine dependent) | G 052 162 A2 or equivalent |
| 2002 | 1.4 16V AHW, 1.6 AKL, 1.8T AGU, AWP, ARZ, 2.0 ADR, 1.9 SDI ASY, ASZ, 1.9 TDI ALH, AJM, ASV | VW approved 5W-40 synthetic oil meeting VW 502 00 specification recommended | Approximately 4.3 liters service-fill with oil filter change for 1.8T engine; varies by engine type | VW G 052 162 or equivalent DSG fluid depending on transmission type |
| 2003 | AGU, AJM, ALH, AUM, APE, BCA, BGB, BSE, BLP, BKV, BPY | SAE 5W-40 synthetic recommended; VW 502 00 standard for petrol, VW 505 01 for diesel | Approximately 4.3L including oil filter (service-fill capacity with filter change) | VW G 052 162 A2 or specification-compliant fluid |
| 2004 | AWT, AJM, BJN, BKC, BLF, BLY, AUA, BUD, BUB, APF | API SL/SM or ACEA A3/B3 grade synthetic engine oil | Approximately 4.3 liters including oil filter (service fill, refer to specific engine code service manual) | Manufacturer specified ATF Dexron II or equivalent for automatic; manual gearbox uses specific manual transmission oil |
| 2005 | 1.4 16V (BCA, BKP), 1.6 FSI (BAG), 2.0 FSI (AXW), 1.9 TDI (BKC, BXE, BLS), 2.0 TDI (BKD, BMM), 3.2 V6 VR6 (BUB, BJS) | VW 502 00 / 505 00 specification synthetic oil | Approx. 4.3 liters service fill with oil filter change (varies by engine; for 2.0 TDI BKD approx. 4.3 liters) | VW TL 521 62 for manual transmissions; VW G 052 182 A2 for DSG |
| 2006 | BWA, BLF, BLS, BKC, BMM, BSE, AZJ, BPY, BKP, BKP, CAXA, CAYB, CAXD | VW 502 00 or VW 505 01 approved oils | Approx. 3.8 to 4.6 liters for service fill including filter change, depending on engine | VW G 052 182 for manual, VW G 055 025 or appropriate DSG fluid for automatic |
| 2010 | CAXA, BMY, CBZB, CFGB, CAWB, CNGA, CUNA | VW 504 00 / 507 00 approved synthetic oil | Approximately 4.0-4.6 liters (service fill, including oil filter) | VW G 052 182 A2 (DSG), VW G 055 025 A2 (automatic), manual gear oil VW G 052 911 A2 |
| 2012 | CAXA, CAVD, CBZA, CJSA, CDFA, CJWA, CAWB, CBZC, CFGB, CZCA, CTHA, CAVB, CJAA | VW 502 00 / 505 00 approved synthetic oil | Approximately 4.3 to 4.6 liters service-fill including oil filter (varies by engine code) | VW TL 521 82 (DSG specific) |
| 2013 | CAXA, CHHB, CBD, CJZD, BPY, CZCA, CUT, CXSA | VW 504 00 / 507 00 spec synthetic oil | Approx. 4.6L including filter (service fill with filter replacement) | VW TL 521 82 (DSG) |
| 2014 | CPT, CZCA, CHHB, BWK, CLHA | VW 504 00 / 507 00 compliant synthetic oil | Approximately 4.6 liters; includes service-fill with oil filter change | VW G 052 182 A2 (DSG) |
| 2015 | EA888 Gen3 (1.8 TSI, 2.0 TSI petrol), EA288 (1.4 TSI diesel), EA288 (2.0 TDI diesel) | VW 502 00 standard fully synthetic for petrol, VW 507 00 for diesel engines | Approx. 4.6L service-fill including filter (varies slightly by engine; check engine-specific service manual) | VW G 060 162 A2 for DSG gearboxes |
| 2017 | CXXB, CJZA, DADA, CZCA, DMEB, DKVB | VW 504 00 / 507 00 compliant synthetic engine oil | Approximately 4.6 liters with filter change (service fill) | VW G 052 512 A2 for DSG transmissions |
| 2020 | EA211 TSI, EA211 TDI, EA888 TSI, EA211 eTSI | VW 504.00 / 507.00 compatible synthetic oil | Approx. 4.6 L including oil filter; service fill capacity varies by engine; oil filter change recommended with oil service | VW G 052 182 A2 (DSG transmission fluid) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: AEG, 1H, ADY, AEX, AGG, AAA, 1.6 AHL, 1.8T AGU, 1.9 TDI ALH/BHP, 2.0 8V ADR, 2.3 VR5 AAA, 2.8 V6 AGU
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual gearbox common in most markets, 4-speed automatic available in select markets, ATF type specified by VW, depends on gearbox, 5-speed manual transmission common; some markets had 6-speed options, 4-speed or 5-speed automatic available depending on market and engine, Specified VW G 052 162 or equivalent, 5-speed manual common, 6-speed manual on some 1.8T, 4-speed Tiptronic automatic available on petrol variants
- Tire sizes: 185/60 R14, 195/55 R15, 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 205/50 R16, 205/50 R17 depending on trim, 185/65 R14, 195/60 R15, 215/45 R17
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: 5W-40 fully synthetic gasoline/diesel engine oil / VW 502 00 specification for gasoline; VW 505 01 for diesel engines / 5W-40 synthetic or manufacturer specification VW 501 01 (petrol), VW 505 01 (diesel TDI) / VW approved 5W-40 synthetic oil meeting VW 502 00 specification recommended
- Transmission fluid: ATF type specified by VW, depends on gearbox / Specified VW G 052 162 or equivalent / G 052 162 A2 or equivalent / VW G 052 162 or equivalent DSG fluid depending on transmission type
- Coolant: Around 7.5 liters / Approx. 7 liters depending on configuration / Approx. 7 liters / Approx. 7.5 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4 recommended / DOT 4 standard / VW standard DOT4
Known problems
- Cooling system leaks
- Ignition coil failures
- Diesel injector issues in TDI variants
- Timing belt wear and replacement critical at specified intervals
- Turbocharger issues on early 1.8T engines
- Electric window regulator failures
- Coolant leaks from water pump and thermostat housings
- Coolant leaks from plastic components
- Ignition coil failure on 1.8T
- Diesel injector issues on ALH TDI
- Electrical issues with instrument cluster and central locking
- Water pump failures on 1.8T engines