For 2002 Golf Hatchback Fourth generation Volkswagen recommends to use: G 12 Plus cooling fluids. To select the right cooling fluid see the table below.

How much cooling fluid you need to put into 2002 Golf Hatchback depends on conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP at 4200 RPM, 133 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.7–2002.4) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 3750 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP at 4000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6) 6.34 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 9.72 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 9.72 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.6) 9.72 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6) 9.72 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.6) 9.72 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 9.72 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 9.72 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus
All other modifications 5.28 US qt.
Cooling fluid: G 12 Plus

Changing cooling fluid it's a bit tricky process but it can be done by yourself. The whole process will take 12 hours because you need to cool down the engine, and it will save you up to $150.

To replace coolant in 2002 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback first you need to flush old fluid. Start with a cool engine. Drain the overflow reservoir first, then open the radiator cap, and open the radiator drain cock. After that check for cooling fluid drain plugs on the engine block. If your car have those unscrew them and drain coolant from the engine block. If you want to clean the system pour coolant cleaner and start the engine. Read the coolant cleaner manual and follow the product directions. Then flush coolant cleaner as you've flushed coolant before. The final step is to pour new coolant.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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