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)
every 100000 km / 4 years
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)
every 100000 km / 4 years
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6)
every 100000 km / 4 years
All other modifications
every 60000 km / 4 years
Brake fluid change interval
every 2 years
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)
every 180000 km
1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)
every 180000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)
every 180000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)
every 180000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)
every 180000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)
every 180000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)
every 180000 km
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)
every 180000 km
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)
every 180000 km
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)
every 120000 km
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)
every 120000 km
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)
every 120000 km
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)
every 120000 km
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6)
every 120000 km
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)
every 120000 km
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)
every 120000 km
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)
every 120000 km
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)
every 120000 km
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)
every 90000 km
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)
every 90000 km
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)
every 120000 km
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6)
every 120000 km
All other modifications
not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreEngine timing belt test mode
1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6)
every 30000 km / 2 years
All other modifications
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
expand_moreEngine control unit tensioning roller change interval
All other modifications
every 240000 km
Engine oil and filter change interval
during each oil service according to interval display
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
With bio-diesel
every 30000 km
Otherwise
every 60000 km
Interior filter change interval
every 30000 km / 2 years
Spark plug change interval
every 60000 km / 4 years
expand_moreToothed belt deflection pulley change interval
With a spare part number 038 109 244 H
once at 120000 km
expand_moreTransmission oil change interval
expand_moreVehicles with chassis number from 1JZ4D005593
02E transmission
every 60000 km
expand_moreUp to vehicle chassis number 1JZ4D005592
02E transmission
every 30000 km
Tire repair kit change interval
every 4 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Golf Hatchback service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.