expand_more2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)
Variant 1
0.71 in0.71 in18 mm
Variant 2
0.79 in0.79 in20 mm
expand_more2.0 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8)
Variant 1
0.71 in0.71 in18 mm
Variant 2
0.79 in0.79 in20 mm
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
Variant 1
0.71 in0.71 in18 mm
Variant 2
0.79 in0.79 in20 mm
expand_more2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)
Variant 1
0.79 in0.79 in20 mm
Variant 2
0.91 in0.91 in23 mm
expand_more2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8)
Variant 1
0.79 in0.79 in20 mm
Variant 2
0.91 in0.91 in23 mm
expand_moreAll other modifications
Variant 1
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
Variant 2
0.71 in0.71 in18 mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
Rear axle minimal brake disc thickness
0.31 in0.31 in8 mm
Rear axle brake drum diameter
7.87 in7.87 in200 mm
Brake system is the most important system in your 1996 Golf Hatchback. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Volkswagen.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 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 1996 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Third generation model years