For 2001 Bora Sedan First generation Volkswagen recommends to use: VW 506 01, VW 507 00, VW 503 00, VW 504 00, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50, SAE 0W-30, and API GL-4 SAE 75W-90 and genuine OEM consumables with a part number: G052171A2. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
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expand_more1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1999.2–2001.6)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.11–2002.4)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.10–2001.6)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.5)
Longlife
VW 506 01
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Longlife
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
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expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2000.8–2005.5)
Volkswagen recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2001 Bora Sedan.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Volkswagen Bora Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Bora Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2001 Volkswagen Bora Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Volkswagen Bora Sedan First generation model years