Engine Oil
5W-40
Full Synthetic
Capacity
4.7 qt
with filter
4.3 qt without filter
Oil Filter
06A115561B
VW (OEM)
OEM spec: VW 502.00
The 2007 Volkswagen Golf takes 5W-40 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.7 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 19mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the VW 06A115561B, with 1 compatible alternative listed below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
⚑ QUICK DIY TIPS FOR THE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (VW 06A115561B) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-40 Full Synthetic as specified by Volkswagen — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval. Viscosity 5W-40
Oil type Full Synthetic
Capacity (with filter) 4.7 qt
Capacity (w/o filter) 4.3 qt
OEM spec VW 502.00
Filter Options
OEM cartridge oil filter
Drain Bolt & Hardware
Socket size 19 mm
Thread M14x1.5
Torque spec 30 Nm
Gasket Crush washer
Mk5 (2.5L I5)
Type VW G 055 025
Capacity 3.5 qt
Change interval 60,000 mi
DOT type DOT 4
Change interval 30,000 mi
Type G13
Color Purple
Capacity 6 qt
Change interval 100,000 mi
Tires
Size 215/55R17
Front pressure 33 PSI
Rear pressure 33 PSI
Brake Pads
Volkswagen 1J0-698-451 OEM rear
Buy 5k mi 7.5k mi 10k mi 15k mi 20k mi 30k mi 50k mi 60k mi 90k mi 100k mi
≈ every 6 months
▸ Change Engine Oil & Filterspark plug
12mm thread, aluminum head
13 ft-lb · 17.6 Nm
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2002419 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2007-05-24
INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER, WIPES ACROSS WINDSHIELD ONCE THEN STOPS. *KB
2015831 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM 2008-08-28
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
SB-28F3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2009-10-28
VOLKSWAGEN: VEHICLES MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE. IN SOME CASES, A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE
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$3,705–$4,095
Dealer Retail
$4,290–$4,875
Estimated values assume average condition and mileage for vehicle age.
Source: estimated
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