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 VII · 2012–2017
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Golf VII · 90 hp (2012 to 2017)
The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI of the Golf VII generation uses the EA288 1.6 TDI diesel engine with 90 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 90 PS / 66 kW
- Displacement
- 1 598 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA288 1.6 TDI
- Period covered
- 2012–2017
- 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
90 hp (66 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2012 to 2017.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It is the entry-level diesel version of this generation. The EA288 1.6 TDI engine is also fitted to: Audi A3 (8V), Audi Q2 (GA), Volkswagen Polo (Polo VI (AW)), Volkswagen Passat (Passat B8), Volkswagen T-Cross (T-Cross), Volkswagen T-Roc (T-Roc).
AutoKarnet advice
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 1.6 TDI Golf VII?
The EA288 1.6 TDI diesel engine (1 598 cc), 90 hp (66 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA288 1.6 TDI engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026