For 2003 Bora Wagon First generation Volkswagen recommends to use: API GL-4, SAE 75W-90, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50, and SAE 0W-30 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
expand_moreEngine oil viscosity
expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1999.5–2005.5)
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.5)
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.5–2005.5)
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
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)
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 506 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 507 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2001.5–2005.5)
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 506 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 507 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2001.5–2005.5)
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 506 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
expand_more2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 118 HP engine (1999.12–2003.5)
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.5)
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.5–2005.5)
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
expand_moreAll other modifications
VW 500 00 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-30
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_moreManual transmission oil specification
2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 118 HP engine (1999.12–2003.5) API GL-4, SAE 75W-90
expand_moreAll other modifications
02M gearbox G052171A2

Volkswagen recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2003 Bora Wagon.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Volkswagen Bora Wagon 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 Wagon 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 2003 Volkswagen Bora Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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