VW Golf manuals

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checking the coolant level and refilling coolant

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Cleaning and maintenance / In the engine compartment / Coolant / Checking the coolant level and refilling coolant

Fig. 195 In the engine compartment: mark on the coolant expansion tank

Fig. 196 In the engine compartment: coolant expansion tank cap

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The warning lamp for the engine coolant will light up if the engine coolant level is too low.

Preparation

Checking the coolant level

Refilling coolant

WARNING

Hot steam or engine coolant can cause serious burns.

NOTICE

Coolant specification
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The cooling system is filled at the factory with a mixture of specially prepared water and at least 40% coolant additive G ...

Vehicle battery
...

Other materials:

Removing and installing centre armrest
Special tools and workshop equipment required         Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- Removing –  Open lid -2- for through-loading ...

Factory fitted towing attachment
If the vehicle was supplied with a factory fitted towing attachment, everything with regards to the technical and legal requirements has already been taken care of. It should be noted that from the start of 1988 a »13-pin« trailer socke ...

Permissible deviation in tread depth
Only tyres of the same construction and tread pattern should be used on all four wheels. Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread to the front axle. It is basically possible to replace tyres individually. ...

© 2016-2025 Copyright www.vwgolf.org