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 · 2017–2020
Volkswagen Golf GTI Golf VII · 245 hp (2017 to 2020)
The Volkswagen Golf GTI of the Golf VII generation uses the EA888 2.0 TSI petrol engine with 245 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 245 PS / 180 kW
- Displacement
- 1 984 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA888 2.0 TSI
- Period covered
- 2017–2020
- 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
245 hp (180 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2017 to 2020.
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In the range
It sits between the GTI (230 hp) and the R 4MOTION (300 hp). It replaces the 230 hp version built until 2017. The EA888 2.0 TSI engine is also fitted to: Volkswagen Golf (Golf VI), Volkswagen Golf (Golf VIII), Volkswagen Polo (Polo VI (AW)), Volkswagen Scirocco (Scirocco III), Volkswagen Passat (Passat B7), Volkswagen Passat (Passat B8).
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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 Golf VII?
The EA888 2.0 TSI petrol engine (1 984 cc), 245 hp (180 kW).
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Which oil for the Volkswagen Golf GTI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA888 2.0 TSI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026