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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11) 46505050 rpm
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11) 46505050 rpm
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP engine (2004.8–2008.11) 46505050 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11) 46505050 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11) 46505050 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP engine (2003.10–2008.11) 46505050 rpm
2.0 SDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 74 HP engine (2004.1–2008.11) 48005100 rpm
All other modifications 48005200 rpm
Diesel conditioning gas injections 10
From 60° C engine oil temperature
expand_moreMaximum K-value
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLS engines 1 1/m
Otherwise 1.5 1/m
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)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLS engines 1 1/m
Otherwise 1.5 1/m
All other modifications 1.5 1/m
Measuring mode B
Measuring sensor 1
Measuring time 0.5 s
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location The diagnostic socket is at the
lower edge of the dashboard on the
driver's side.
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Yes
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BGU engines 600850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSE engines 600850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSF engines 600850 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5000 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.11) 700850 rpm
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2008.11) 600800 rpm
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP at 5600 RPM, 220 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.11) 630780 rpm
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 168 HP at 6000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11) 630780 rpm
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 5800 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.7) 600800 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.7) 600800 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.7) 600800 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2007.10–2008.11) 600850 rpm
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BGU engines 600850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSE engines 600850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSF engines 600850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCSA engines 600850 rpm
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLS engines 7301000 rpm
Otherwise 8001000 rpm
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)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLS engines 7301000 rpm
Otherwise 8001000 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.5–2008.11) 8001000 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.5–2008.11) 8001000 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (2004.5–2008.11) 8001000 rpm
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)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXX engines 640840 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BWA engines 640840 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CAWB engines 680840 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 227 HP at 5500 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2006.9–2008.12) 660860 rpm
2.0 SDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 74 HP engine (2004.1–2008.11) 810960 rpm
2.0 TDI 16V 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11) 760960 rpm
2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11) 760960 rpm
2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11) 8001000 rpm
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.12–2008.11) 8001000 rpm
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4200 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11) 700900 rpm
3.2 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) 600800 rpm
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 247 HP engine (2005.11–2008.11) 600800 rpm
All other modifications 640840 rpm
expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSE engines 140°F
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSF engines 140°F
All other modifications 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed 00.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed 00.2 %
expand_moreIncreased idling speed
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2008.11) 25002800 rpm
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP at 5600 RPM, 220 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.11) 25002800 rpm
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 168 HP at 6000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11) 25002800 rpm
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)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BLF engines 25002800 rpm
Otherwise 38004500 rpm
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BGU engines 25003000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSE engines 25003000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSF engines 25003000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCSA engines 25003000 rpm
2.0 FSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.8–2008.11) 30003500 rpm
2.0 FSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.8–2008.11) 30003500 rpm
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 30003500 rpm
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 30003500 rpm
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 30003500 rpm
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 30003500 rpm
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 30003500 rpm
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11) 30003500 rpm
2.0 FSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.1–2008.11) 30003500 rpm
All other modifications 25003000 rpm
expand_moreLambda sensor design
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5000 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.11) Jump type lambda sensor
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2008.11) Jump type lambda sensor
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP at 5600 RPM, 220 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.11) Jump type lambda sensor
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 168 HP at 6000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11) Jump type lambda sensor
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)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CAWB engines Jump type lambda sensor
All other modifications wideband sensor
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
expand_morePetrol conditioning speed
3.2 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) 25003000 rpm
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 247 HP engine (2005.11–2008.11) 25003000 rpm
All other modifications 25002800 rpm
Petrol conditioning time 120 s
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5000 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.11) 700850 rpm
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP at 5600 RPM, 220 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.11) 630780 rpm
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 168 HP at 6000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11) 630780 rpm
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 5800 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.7) 600800 rpm
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.7) 600800 rpm
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP, 155 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.7) 600800 rpm
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2004.1–2008.11)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BGU engines 600850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSE engines 600850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSF engines 600850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCSA engines 600850 rpm
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)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXX engines 640840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BWA engines 640840 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CAWB engines 680840 rpm
2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 227 HP at 5500 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2006.9–2008.12) 660860 rpm
3.2 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) 600800 rpm
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 247 HP engine (2005.11–2008.11) 600800 rpm
All other modifications 640840 rpm
Voltage swing at test speed 0.3 V
(More than).

To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Volkswagen.

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.

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 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. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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