For 1997 Golf Hatchback Fourth generation Volkswagen recommends to use: SAE 75W-90 transmission oils and genuine OEM transmission oils with following part numbers: G052171A2, and G 052 726 A2. To select the right transmission oil see the table below.

How much transmission oil you need to put into 1997 Golf Hatchback depends on conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)
02J gearbox 2.11 US qt.
Transmission oil: SAE 75W-90Part number: G052171A2
02K gearbox 2.01 US qt.
Transmission oil: SAE 75W-90Part number: G052171A2
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)
02J gearbox 2.11 US qt.
Transmission oil: SAE 75W-90Part number: G052171A2
02K gearbox 2.01 US qt.
Transmission oil: SAE 75W-90Part number: G052171A2
expand_more1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP at 4200 RPM, 133 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)
02K gearbox 2.01 US qt.
Part number: G 052 726 A2
expand_moreAll other modifications
02J gearbox 2.11 US qt.
Part number: G 052 726 A2

Manual transmission oil replacement for your 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1997 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

In 1997 Volkswagen offered 2 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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