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Recommended oil for my 1997 Golf
| Product Name | Product Description | Capacities | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 5W-40 | Amsoil's top synthetic diesel oil! You have found the best synthetic for your Volkswagen. Will give you six times better protection against wear than required by the Detroit Diesel DD13 Scuffiing Test. Heavy-Duty On-/Off-Road: Three times (3X) OEM1 recommendation, not to exceed 60,000 miles/600 hours or oneyear, whichever comes first. Turbodiesel Pickup: Two times (2X) OEM1 recommendation, not to exceed 25,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. Gasoline Engine Service Life:Two times (2X) OEM1 recommendation, not to exceed 15,000 miles or one year, which | With filter 4.8 quarts Add 0.5L (0.5 qt) less than capacity shown, start engine,let run until operating temperature is approx. 60 C (140 F), switch engine off,wait 3 minutes, check dipstick, fill to full mark as indicated on dipstick. May be more or less than 0.5L(0.5qt) depending on model. |
DEOQT-EA
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| Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 5W-40 | AMSOIL Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil is made for hard-working equipment. Get the best synthetic diesel oil for your 1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L engine. It is engineered to provide 4X better wear protection than required by the Detroit Diesel DD13 Scuffing Test for Specification DFS 93K222 .Refer to the owner's manual for the specific oil change interval. Order today! Made in the U.S.A. | With filter 4.8 quarts Add 0.5L (0.5 qt) less than capacity shown, start engine,let run until operating temperature is approx. 60 C (140 F), switch engine off,wait 3 minutes, check dipstick, fill to full mark as indicated on dipstick. May be more or less than 0.5L(0.5qt) depending on model. |
ADOQT-EA
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Recommended oil filters for my 1997 Golf
| Product Name | Product Description | Product |
|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters | This filter is for your 1997 Volkswagen Golf and is designed to last up to 25k (normal conditions) or 15k miles (severe conditions) or 1 year, whichever comes first. |
EAO15-EA
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| MANN-FILTERS Oil Filters | MANN-FILTER filters for your 1997 Volkswagen Golf will remove dirt, dust, carbon deposits and soot. Should be changed as recommended by Volkswagen. |
W8402-EA
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| MANN-FILTERS Oil Filters | MANN-FILTER filters for your 1997 Volkswagen Golf will remove dirt, dust, carbon deposits and soot. Should be changed as recommended by Volkswagen. |
W94025-EA
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Recommended transmission fluids for my 1997 Golf
| Product Name | Note | Capacities | Product Description | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 | Manual Transmission Fluid |
020 4 pints Torques: Manual Transmission Drain Plug...NA ft/lbs Manual Transmission Fill Plug...18 ft/lbs Manual Transmission Fill Plug...NA ft/lbs | This synthetic manual transmission and transaxle gear lube is made to protect from friction and keep viscosity for extended component and fluid life. You will get smooth and fast performance from synchronizers and gears. Enjoy quick and smooth shifting. It is made to exceed protection under severe conditions and it blows the doors off of regular fluids which are limited in protection. Protect your 1997 Volkswagen Golf. |
MTGPK-EA
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Differential for my Volkswagen Golf
| Product Name | Note | Capacities | Product Description | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75W-90 Long Life Synthetic Gear Lube | (1) Audi/VW Part number G 052 145 A1 (500 ml), G 052 145 A2 (1 l), G 052 145 S2 (1 l). Note that G 052 145 A2 was superseded by the manufacturer with the G 052 145 S2. | With 096 Trans Front 1.7 pints Final drive for Automatic transmission only. | Lasts up to 100,000 miles for normal driving conditions or 50,000 for severe conditions or according to the manual for your Golf. |
FGRQT-EA
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Recommended coolants for my Volkswagen Golf
| Product Name | Product Description | Capacities | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant | maximum protection for your 1997 Volkswagen Golf under extreme temperatures and operating conditions! Lasts up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first) |
ANTPC1G-EA
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| Low Toxicity Antifreeze and Engine Coolant | Lasts in your 1997 Volkswagen Golf for up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first). Biodegradable! |
ANT1G-EA
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Our Signature Series synthetic oil will save you money providing you with a longer drain interval of 15,000 miles under severe conditions and 25,000 miles in normal conditions. Reduce the hours spent per year changing your oil which means your Volkswagen GOLF will spend less time at a dealership or mechanic.


