For 2008 Golf Hatchback Fifth generation Volkswagen recommends to use: VW 506 01, VW 507 00, VW 503 00, VW 504 00, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, and SAE 5W-50 and genuine OEM consumables with following part numbers: G 052 182 A2, G052171A2, G 052 512 A2, and G 052 726 A2. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreEngine oil specification
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)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
With particle filter
VW 507 00
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)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
With particle filter
VW 507 00
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)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
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)
Longlife
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
expand_more2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 227 HP at 5500 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2006.9–2008.12)
Longlife
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
expand_more2.0 SDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 74 HP engine (2004.1–2008.11)
Longlife
VW 506 01
expand_more2.0 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)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
expand_moreAll other modifications
Longlife
VW 504 00
expand_moreEngine oil viscosity
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)
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 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
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_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)
Volkswagen recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2008 Golf Hatchback.
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. Fluid and lubricant specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.