For 2008 Golf Hatchback Fifth generation Volkswagen recommends to use: and genuine OEM transmission oils with following part numbers: G 052 182 A2, G052171A2, G060726A2, and G 052 726 A2. To select the right transmission oil see the table below.

How much transmission oil you need to put into 2008 Golf Hatchback depends on conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
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)
0AF gearbox 2.11 US qt.
Part number: G060726A2
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.5–2008.11)
0AJ gearbox 2.11 US qt.
expand_more0AM transmission
Amount to change 1.8 US qt.
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)
expand_more02E transmission
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
New filling 7.297.61 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
expand_more02S gearbox
Amount to change 2.01 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
New filling 2.22 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
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)
expand_more02S gearbox
Amount to change 2.01 US qt.
New filling 2.22 US qt.
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
New filling 7.297.61 US qt.
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)
0AG gearbox 2.22 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
expand_more1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2007.10–2008.11)
0AF gearbox 2.11 US qt.
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)
0AF gearbox 2.11 US qt.
Part number: G060726A2
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)
02Q gearbox 2.43 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
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)
expand_more02E transmission
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
New filling 7.61 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
0AM transmission 1.8 US qt.
expand_more02S gearbox
Amount to change 2.01 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
New filling 2.22 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
expand_more0A4 gearbox
Amount to change 1.8 US qt.
Part number: G 052 726 A2
New filling 2.01 US qt.
Part number: G 052 726 A2
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)
expand_more0A4 gearbox
Amount to change 1.8 US qt.
Part number: G 052 726 A2
New filling 2.01 US qt.
Part number: G 052 726 A2
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)
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
New filling 7.61 US qt.
02Q gearbox 2.43 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
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)
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
New filling 7.61 US qt.
02Q gearbox 2.43 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
expand_more2.0 SDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 74 HP engine (2004.1–2008.11)
0AF gearbox 2.11 US qt.
Part number: G060726A2
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)
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
New filling 7.61 US qt.
02Q gearbox 2.43 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
02Q gearbox 2.43 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.12–2008.11)
expand_moreDSG 02E gearbox
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
New filling 7.61 US qt.
02Q gearbox 2.43 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4200 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2005.11–2008.11)
expand_more02E transmission
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
New filling 7.61 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
02Q gearbox 2.43 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2006.8–2008.11)
expand_more0A4 gearbox
Amount to change 1.8 US qt.
New filling 2.01 US qt.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_more02S gearbox
Amount to change 2.01 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2
New filling 2.22 US qt.
Part number: G052171A2

Manual transmission oil replacement for your 2008 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback can be done on your driveway. The whole job will take about 3060 minutes and will save you around $100.

There are two plugs on the transmission - the drain plug at the bottom, and the refill plug on the side. First step is unscrew the refill plug, and then unscrew the drain plug. Use a spanner or a retched with the correct size head. After oil came up screw the drain plug back with a new gasket. Then refill the transmission with new transmission oil.

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. Manual transmission oil capacity may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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