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 V · 2006–2008
Volkswagen Golf GT 2.0 TDI Golf V · 170 hp (2006 to 2008)
The Volkswagen Golf GT 2.0 TDI of the Golf V generation uses the 2.0 TDI PD diesel engine with 170 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 170 PS / 125 kW
- Displacement
- 1 968 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- 2.0 TDI PD
- Period covered
- 2006–2008
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
170 hp (125 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Built from 2006 to 2008.
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In the range
It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is also fitted to: Audi A4 (B7).
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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 GT 2.0 TDI Golf V?
The 2.0 TDI PD diesel engine (1 968 cc), 170 hp (125 kW).
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Which oil for the Volkswagen Golf GT 2.0 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 2.0 TDI PD engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026