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 VI · 2008–2012
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Golf VI · 160 hp (2008 to 2012)
The Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI of the Golf VI generation uses the EA111 1.4 TSI petrol engine with 160 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 160 PS / 118 kW
- Displacement
- 1 390 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA111 1.4 TSI
- Period covered
- 2008–2012
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
160 hp (118 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2008 to 2012.
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In the range
It sits between the 1.4 TSI (122 hp) and the GTI (211 hp). The EA111 1.4 TSI engine is also fitted to: Volkswagen Golf (Golf V), Volkswagen Polo (Polo V (6R)), Volkswagen Scirocco (Scirocco III), Volkswagen Passat (Passat B6), Volkswagen Passat (Passat B7), Volkswagen Tiguan (Tiguan I).
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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 1.4 TSI Golf VI?
The EA111 1.4 TSI petrol engine (1 390 cc), 160 hp (118 kW).
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Which oil for the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA111 1.4 TSI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026