2015 VOLKSWAGEN Golf EA888 Gen3 (1.8 TSI, 2.0 TSI petrol)/EA288 (1.4 TSI diesel) (5G)
5G / Hatchback / Variant / Global / Europe, North America, Asia, Australia
EA888 Gen3 (1.8 TSI, 2.0 TSI petrol)EA288 (1.4 TSI diesel)EA288 (2.0 TDI diesel)Fiche exacte année/versionSilver
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Water pump and thermostat failures in some petrol engines
- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogging in diesel variants
First checks
- Check DSG transmission fluid condition early
- Inspect timing chain tension for EA888 Gen3 petrol engines
Avant de remplacer des pièces
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- Engine and transmission availability varies considerably by market; diesel engines mainly Europe and some other markets.
- Oil capacity and service intervals depend on specific engine variant and market; always confirm with local VW dealer or official service manual.