Oil change — LongLife service
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years
30 000 km
24 months
VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]Golf IV · 1998–2003
Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 T Golf IV · 150 hp (1998 to 2003)
The Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 T of the Golf IV generation uses the 1.8 T 20V petrol engine with 150 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 150 PS / 110 kW
- Displacement
- 1 781 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- 1.8 T 20V
- Period covered
- 1998–2003
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
150 hp (110 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1998 to 2003.
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In the range
It sits between the 2.0 (115 hp) and the R32 4MOTION (241 hp). The 1.8 T 20V engine is also fitted to: Audi A4 (B7), Volkswagen Polo (Polo IV (9N)).
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Maintenance and records
Oil change — fixed service
Every 15,000 km or 1 year
15 000 km
12 months
Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
At 3 years, then every 2 years
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 T Golf IV?
The 1.8 T 20V petrol engine (1 781 cc), 150 hp (110 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 T?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 1.8 T 20V engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026