For 2012 Golf Hatchback Sixth generation Volkswagen recommends to use: G 12 Plus, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-30, and SAE 5W-40 and genuine OEM consumables with following part numbers: G 052 182 A2, G052171A2, G 052 512 A2, TL 774 F, and TL 774-G. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
Volkswagen recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2012 Golf Hatchback.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 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 2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2012 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Fluid and lubricant specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.