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Recommended 2016 Volkswagen Golf Engine Oil Capacity & Type

Audi/Volkswagen / 1.8L / TSI / 1.8 TSI
Displacement - 1.8L I-4
Power - 170 hp
Torque - 199 lb/ft
Oil Capacity - 5.8 quarts
Oil Viscosity - 5W-40
Oil Drain Plug Torque - 22 lb/ft
Coolant Capacity - 8.5 quarts

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- Rapid oil delivery at low temperatures, high lubrication reliability at high and low temperatures

- Long engine service life due to high level of protection against wear, mixable and compatible with commercially-available engine oils

- Outstanding engine cleanliness, tested with catalytic converters and performance proved with turbochargers

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- The Ram-Pro Engine Spark Tester Probe is a must have diagnostic tool for any engine with a spark plug, & can quickly and easily diagnose ignition/engine outboard motor issues or a fault in the fuel de...

- HOW TO USE: Simply connect the tester between the spark plug and the plug wire, if spark is being sent, the tester will mirror the spark and light up - Find dirty spark plugs, defective points, bad ca...

- DIMENSIONS: 6" boot/cable, 5" shaft/light housing; 2.2 oz. DESIGN: Nickel Plated Shaft, Double ended flexible tool offers a straight boot -– Internal bulb lasts for years, but is replaceable through t...

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- IMPORTANT: Use confirm fitment at top of page to make sure this is the correct plug for your vehicle. - EASY TO INSTALL - Our plug will install in place of your current drain plug. It will arrive with...

- PREMIUM QUALITY - Our Votex drain plugs are MADE IN USA. From the Stainless Steel bar stock material, CNC machine that cuts our plug right down to the hands that craft each individual one. We carefull...

- HIGH TEMPERATURE NEODYMIUM MAGNET – Our plug uses a rare earth high strength neodymium magnet, rated specifically to function in high temperature environments extracting unwanted ferrous particles fro...

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- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.

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- High performance design for outstanding filtration

- High-efficiency media with uniform pleats

- Allows for high oil flow rates

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- Proven protection for up to 10,000 miles

- Engineered for use with conventional or synthetic motor oil

- A special blend of fibers and resin creates a proprietary filter media that captures 95% of dirt particles that can cause harmful engine wear

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- Pack of 2

- Mann-Filter Engine Oil Filter HU 6002 z

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Changing oil is an important maintenance task for any Volkswagen Golf vehicle. Oil lubricates and cools the engine, increasing performance and extending its life. The 2016 Volkswagen Golf oil capacity depends on the specific engine.

However, finding the right oil capacity is only one step of the process. Also pay attention to the recommended oil viscosity and type for your 2016 Volkswagen Golf as well as the torque required for the oil drain plug.

Browse the charts to determine how much oil your 2016 Volkswagen Golf takes and check other oil related specifications.