Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checking the engine oil level and refilling engine oil
Fig. 192 Oil dipstick with markings
Fig. 193 In the engine compartment: engine oil filler cap
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings 
Engine oil specification
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The engine oil used must correspond exactly to specifications.
The correct engine oil is important for the function and ser ...
Checklist
Carry out the steps in the specified order :
To ensure that the engine oil reading
is correct, park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine at operating
temperature.
Switch ...
Other materials:
Diagonal washout
Diagonal washout on a tyre
Diagonal washout runs at an angle of approx. 45° to the
direction of rotation.
It usually occurs at one point only, but can also occur at
several points around the circumference of the tyre.
...
Removing and installing gas strut
Removing
–
Open and support bonnet.
WARNING
Proceed with care if gas strut is reused. Spring clip must
not be levered completely out of ball socket, as it will
otherwise be damaged. Gas strut will spring ou ...
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Fault in the alternator.
Proceed to a qualified workshop. The electrical system
should be checked.
Switch off all elec ...
