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Looking for the correct oil type for your 2001 Volkswagen GOLF? According to factory specs, the 1.8L 4 -cyl Engine Code AWD X Turbo requires 5W-40 viscosity oil. Using the right oil capacity of 4.8 QUARTS ensures engine longevity and fuel efficiency.
๐ข๏ธ 1.8L 4 -cyl Engine Code AWD X Turbo Most Common ๐ TURBO
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Capacity
4.8 QUART
Viscosity
5W-40
Oil Filter
EAO34
Drain Plug Torque
22 ft/lbs
๐ข๏ธ 1.8L 4 -cyl Engine Code AWW 8 Turbo ๐ TURBO
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Capacity
4.8 QUART
Viscosity
5W-40
Oil Filter
EAO34
Drain Plug Torque
22 ft/lbs
๐ข๏ธ 1.9L 4 -cyl Engine Code ALH 1 Diesel Turbo ๐ TURBO
Diesel
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Capacity
4.8 QUART
Viscosity
5W-40
Oil Filter
EA15K16
Drain Plug Torque
22 ft/lbs
๐ข๏ธ 2.0L 4 -cyl Engine Code AEG B
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Capacity
4.4 QUART
Viscosity
5W-40
Oil Filter
EAO34
Drain Plug Torque
22 ft/lbs
๐ข๏ธ 2.0L 4 -cyl Engine Code AVH V
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Capacity
4.4 QUART
Viscosity
5W-40
Oil Filter
EAO34
Drain Plug Torque
22 ft/lbs
๐ข๏ธ 2.0L 4 -cyl Engine Code AZG K
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Capacity
4.4 QUART
Viscosity
5W-40
Oil Filter
EAO34
Drain Plug Torque
22 ft/lbs
๐ข๏ธ 2.8L 6 -cyl Engine Code AFP 5
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Capacity
6.1 quart
Viscosity
5W-40
Oil Filter
transmission
Drain Plug Torque
22 ft/lbs
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