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Four-door hatchback · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R

2015 Volkswagen Golf R Four-door hatchback 6-speed DSG automatic

USA 2015 Golf R: 292 hp, four-door hatchback, 6-speed dsg automatic. Factory sales code 5G11S7. 18-inch wheels; no DCC/navigation package assumed

2015 Volkswagen Golf — exterior view
Exact 2015 Golf reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

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Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Golf R
Body style
Four-door hatchback
Engine
2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R
Transmission
6-speed DSG automatic

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Service topics
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Scheduled topics
7
Applicability stated
8
Exact references
1

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  • Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Golf R engine oil/filter

    Every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first; first calendar deadline is from in-service date, thereafter one year after the last service. General USA combustion-engine calendar paired with the exact TDI/GTI/R mileage schedule; not an electric-engine task.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R · US

    Published interval: 10,000 mi / 12 months · Every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first; first calendar deadline is from in-service date, thereafter one year after the last service. General USA combustion-engine calendar paired with the exact TDI/GTI/R mileage schedule; not an electric-engine task.

    Source: Volkswagen AG — Maintenance Intervals Edition 07.2014, MY 2015 USA, PDF 5–6 / printed 1–2 · PDF 5–6 / printed 1–2 — MY 2015 USA sections 1.1.1–1.1.3, paired with exact engine mileage card · checked

  • Engine air filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Golf R air element and snow screen

    Replace air-filter element and clean applicable snow screen/housing every 60,000 miles or six years, whichever comes first.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R · US

    Published interval: 60,000 mi / 72 months · Replace air-filter element and clean applicable snow screen/housing every 60,000 miles or six years, whichever comes first.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf R 2.0TSI 292 HP maintenance (December 2014) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — 60K/120K and six-year note · checked

  • Cabin air filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Cabin air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Golf R dust/pollen filter

    Replace every 20,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R · US

    Published interval: 20,000 mi / 24 months · Replace every 20,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf R 2.0TSI 292 HP maintenance (December 2014) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — cabin row and calendar note · checked

  • Brake fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Brake fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Golf R initial brake-fluid change

    First replacement at three years, irrespective of mileage.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R · US

    Published interval: 36 months · First replacement at three years, irrespective of mileage.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf R 2.0TSI 292 HP maintenance (December 2014) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — brake-fluid calendar note · checked

    Golf R subsequent brake-fluid changes

    After the initial replacement, every two years irrespective of mileage.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R · US

    Published interval: 24 months · After the initial replacement, every two years irrespective of mileage.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf R 2.0TSI 292 HP maintenance (December 2014) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — brake-fluid calendar note · checked

  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Golf R spark plugs

    Replace every 60,000 miles or six years, whichever comes first.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R · US

    Published interval: 60,000 mi / 72 months · Replace every 60,000 miles or six years, whichever comes first.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf R 2.0TSI 292 HP maintenance (December 2014) · PDF pp. 2–3 — 60K/120K and six-year note · checked

  • Transmission and transfer-case fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Transmission and transfer-case fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Golf R DSG fluid and filter

    Every 40,000 miles, DSG-equipped vehicles only; this is not a conventional-automatic or manual duty.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R · 6-speed DSG automatic · US

    Published interval: 40,000 mi · Every 40,000 miles, DSG-equipped vehicles only; this is not a conventional-automatic or manual duty.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf R 2.0TSI 292 HP maintenance (December 2014) · PDF p. 2 — 40K/80K/120K DSG row · checked

  • Oil filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Oil filter

    Exact reference available

    Golf R Baldwin application

    Manufacturer application only; not a VW genuine-part claim or new service interval.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R · US · Separate positive Golf R application, not inferred from GTI.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications, printed 561 / PDF 563 · PDF 563 / printed 561 — 2015 GTI 1984 cc VIN 4,T or separate Golf R 1984 cc row · checked

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  • Axle fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Axle fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Golf R Haldex clutch oil

    Change Haldex clutch oil every three years. Do not turn this calendar duty into a 30,000-mile interval or confuse it with DSG service.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four Golf R · US

    Published interval: 36 months · Change Haldex clutch oil every three years. Do not turn this calendar duty into a 30,000-mile interval or confuse it with DSG service.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf R 2.0TSI 292 HP maintenance (December 2014) · PDF pp. 1, 3, note 5 · checked

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Sources

  1. Volkswagen of America — MY2015 Price and Order Guide CW07/2015 February 13, 2015, printed p. 12; sales code 5G11S7

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