The diagnostic socket is at the lower edge of the dashboard on the driver's side.
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
2.0 R 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2009.11–2013.11)
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
2.0 R 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2009.11–2013.11)
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
All other modifications
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
176°F176°F80°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed
0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
expand_moreIncreased idling speed
All other modifications
2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
expand_moreLambda sensor design
All other modifications
wideband sensor
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Petrol conditioning speed
2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Petrol conditioning time
120 s120 s120 s
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
2.0 R 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2009.11–2013.11)
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
2.0 R 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 252 HP engine (2009.11–2013.11)
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
All other modifications
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Volkswagen.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2013 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2013 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.