For 2008 Golf Hatchback Fifth generation Volkswagen recommends to use: 21.36 x 736, 21.18 x 1698, 17.65 x 492, 21.18 x 1596, 21.16 x 1736, 21.16 x 1088, 21.18 x 1050, 21.34 x 950, 21.36 x 1054, 21.36 x 953, 21.36 x 1620, 21.36 x 1240, 21.34 x 1042, and 21.34 x 900. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
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expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5000 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.11)
Without air-conditioning system
21.36 x 736
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP at 5600 RPM, 220 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.11)
With air-conditioning
21.18 x 1698
With compressor
17.65 x 492
Without air-conditioning system
21.18 x 1596
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 168 HP at 6000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11)
With air-conditioning
21.18 x 1698
With compressor
17.65 x 492
Without air-conditioning system
21.18 x 1596
expand_more1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 5800 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.7)
With air-conditioning
21.16 x 1736
Without air-conditioning system
21.16 x 1088
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
With air-conditioning
21.18 x 1050
Without air-conditioning system
21.34 x 950
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.5–2008.11)
With air-conditioning
21.18 x 1050
Without air-conditioning system
21.34 x 950
expand_more2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2)
With air-conditioning
21.36 x 1054
Without air-conditioning system
21.36 x 953
expand_more3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 247 HP at 6300 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11)
With air-conditioning
21.36 x 1620
Without air-conditioning system
21.36 x 1240
expand_moreAll other modifications
With air-conditioning
21.34 x 1042
Without air-conditioning system
21.34 x 900
Check drive belts regularly on your Golf Hatchback and replace them if you found any signs of wear or any tears or damages.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 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 Golf Hatchback 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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2008 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Drive belts specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.