For 2008 Golf Hatchback Sixth generation Volkswagen recommends to use: PSY24W-12V 24W PG20/4, W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d, C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8, W3W-12V 3W W2.1x9.5d, W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, WY21W-12V 21W WX3x16d yellow, W21W-12V 21W W3x16d, W16W-12V 16W W2.1x9.5d, H15 12V 15/55 PGJ23t-1, HB4 12V 51W P22d, D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2, and H7 12V 55W PX26d. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreDaytime running light
With halogen headlamp
H15 12V 15/55 PGJ23t-1
expand_moreFog lamps
All other modifications
HB4 12V 51W P22d
Front direction indicator
PSY24W-12V 24W PG20/4
expand_moreHigh beam
With bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
With halogen headlamp
H15 12V 15/55 PGJ23t-1
expand_moreLow beam
With bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Parking light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
Surround light
Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8
Footwell light
W3W-12V 3W W2.1x9.5d
Glove compartment light
W3W-12V 3W W2.1x9.5d
Reading light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
expand_moreBack-up lamp
Tail light with light-emitting diodes
W16W-12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
Taillight with bulbs
W21W-12V 21W W3x16d
License plate light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Rear direction indicator
WY21W-12V 21W WX3x16d yellow
Rear fog lamp
W21W-12V 21W W3x16d
Stop lamp
W16W-12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
Tail light
W16W-12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
Servicing your Volkswagen use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
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. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.