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Four-door hatchback · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI S Four-door hatchback 6-speed manual

USA 2015 Golf TDI S: 150 hp, four-door hatchback, 6-speed manual. Factory sales code AU1492.

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

Photo: “2015 Volkswagen Golf Comfortline 5-Door in Deep Black Pearl, front left, 2025-09-06.jpg” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Golf TDI S
Body style
Four-door hatchback
Engine
2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA
Transmission
6-speed manual

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2015 Volkswagen Golf: documented configuration differences
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Volkswagen GTI Autobahn with Performance Package Four-door hatchback 6-speed manual2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI6-speed manualFour-door hatchback

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What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI S Four-door hatchback 6-speed manual. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
9
Scheduled topics
8
Applicability stated
9
Exact references
4

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  • Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    TDI CRUA 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 diesel inline-four CRUA · 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

    Exact reference available

    TDI CRUA 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 diesel inline-four CRUA · 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 / Golf SportWagen 2.0L TDI maintenance (December 2014) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — 60K/120K and six-year note · checked

    TDI CRUA cold-climate MANN air application

    Conditional application; an unrestricted/non-cold-climate alternative has not been established.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US · For cold climates only; do not generalize to every market or airbox.

    Source: MANN-FILTER — C 30 004, VW (USA) 2015 Golf CRUA; cold-climate application · VW (USA) > 2015 > Golf 2.0L FI Turbo Diesel CRUA, 1968 cc, 110 kW / 150 HP — for cold climates · checked

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  • Cabin air filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Cabin air filter

    Exact reference available

    TDI CRUA dust/pollen filter

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

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · 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 / Golf SportWagen 2.0L TDI maintenance (December 2014) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — cabin row and calendar note · checked

    TDI CRUA MANN cabin application

    Exact positive USA2015 Golf CRUA filter application.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US

    Source: MANN-FILTER — CUK 26 009, VW (USA) 2015 CRUA / EAGA applications (US English interface) · VW (USA) > 2015 > Golf CRUA diesel; US English interface · checked

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  • Brake fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Brake fluid

    Sourced interval available

    TDI CRUA initial brake-fluid change

    First replacement at three years, irrespective of mileage.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US

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

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf / Golf SportWagen 2.0L TDI maintenance (December 2014) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — brake-fluid calendar note · checked

    TDI CRUA subsequent brake-fluid changes

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

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US

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

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf / Golf SportWagen 2.0L TDI maintenance (December 2014) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — brake-fluid calendar note · checked

  • Oil filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Oil filter

    Exact reference available

    TDI CRUA MANN oil-filter application

    Manufacturer-catalogued replacement; fitment does not create a service interval.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US · CRUA diesel only; never apply gasoline spark-plug or gasoline-filter duties.

    Source: MANN-FILTER — HU 7020 z, VW (USA) 2015 Golf 2.0L turbo diesel CRUA application · VW (USA) > 2015 > Golf 2.0L FI Turbo Diesel CRUA, 1968 cc, 110 kW / 150 HP · checked

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  • Fuel filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Fuel filter

    Exact reference available

    TDI fuel-filter replacement

    Every 20,000 miles; replacement part selection separately depends on the installed sensor connection.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US · CRUA diesel only; never apply gasoline spark-plug or gasoline-filter duties.

    Published interval: 20,000 mi · Every 20,000 miles; replacement part selection separately depends on the installed sensor connection.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf / Golf SportWagen 2.0L TDI maintenance (December 2014) · PDF p. 2 — recurring fuel-filter row · checked

    TDI CRUA MANN fuel-filter application

    Conditional positive application only. Do not claim exclusivity or supersession; sensor-equipped alternatives remain unverified.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US · Only without water-sensor connection; inspect actual hardware/VIN before ordering.

    Source: MANN-FILTER — PU 8028, VW (USA) 2015 Golf CRUA; without water-sensor connection · VW (USA) > 2015 > Golf 2.0L FI Turbo Diesel CRUA, 1968 cc, 110 kW / 150 HP — without water-sensor connection · checked

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  • Timing beltView intervals, applicability and sources

    Timing belt

    Sourced interval available

    TDI timing belt

    Replace at 130,000 miles in this exact 2015 schedule; do not substitute an interval from a different TDI.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US · CRUA diesel only; never apply gasoline spark-plug or gasoline-filter duties.

    Published interval: 130,000 mi · Replace at 130,000 miles in this exact 2015 schedule; do not substitute an interval from a different TDI.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf / Golf SportWagen 2.0L TDI maintenance (December 2014) · PDF p. 2 — 130K milestone · checked

  • Diesel exhaust fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Diesel exhaust fluid

    Sourced interval available

    TDI AdBlue inspection/top-up

    Check and replenish as specified at 10,000-mile milestones; respond to vehicle warnings sooner.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US · CRUA diesel only; never apply gasoline spark-plug or gasoline-filter duties.

    Published interval: 10,000 mi · Check and replenish as specified at 10,000-mile milestones; respond to vehicle warnings sooner.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf / Golf SportWagen 2.0L TDI maintenance (December 2014) · PDF p. 1 — recurring 10K milestones · checked

    TDI low-mileage AdBlue condition

    Change AdBlue after four years if the vehicle has covered under 10,000 miles. This is a conditional low-mileage duty, not universal four-year replacement.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US · CRUA diesel only; never apply gasoline spark-plug or gasoline-filter duties.

    Published interval: 48 months · Change AdBlue after four years if the vehicle has covered under 10,000 miles. This is a conditional low-mileage duty, not universal four-year replacement.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf / Golf SportWagen 2.0L TDI maintenance (December 2014) · PDF p. 3, note 6 · checked

  • Diesel particulate filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Diesel particulate filter

    Sourced interval available

    TDI initial DPF ash inspection

    First inspect at 120,000 miles, or 120,000 miles after a replacement filter. Replace only when inspection calls for it; this is not automatic DPF replacement.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US · CRUA diesel only; never apply gasoline spark-plug or gasoline-filter duties.

    Published interval: 120,000 mi · First inspect at 120,000 miles, or 120,000 miles after a replacement filter. Replace only when inspection calls for it; this is not automatic DPF replacement.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf / Golf SportWagen 2.0L TDI maintenance (December 2014) · PDF p. 1 — DPF ash row · checked

    TDI subsequent DPF ash inspections

    After the initial 120,000-mile inspection, inspect every 20,000 miles if replacement was not necessary.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-four CRUA · US · CRUA diesel only; never apply gasoline spark-plug or gasoline-filter duties.

    Published interval: 20,000 mi · After the initial 120,000-mile inspection, inspect every 20,000 miles if replacement was not necessary.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 Golf / Golf SportWagen 2.0L TDI maintenance (December 2014) · PDF p. 1 — DPF ash row · checked

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Sources

  1. Volkswagen of America — MY2015 Price and Order Guide CW07/2015 February 13, 2015, printed p. 2; sales code AU1492

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