VW Golf Mk 7 Specifications

I hate guessing at specs and torques.   Video’s where someone just uses an impact driver to tighten up bolts drives me nuts.   Most ANY bolt on a modern car has a specific Torque.    Engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, all are specified by a manufacturer.   Mixing in the wrong coolant type could be a disaster.

As I undertake a project I research this out carefully from all sources like the Interwebs, forums, and owners manuals.   But I can’t remember it all, so I’ve taken to writing it all down in one place – here!   Hopefully you can make use of it too.

This applies to the 1.8 and 2.0 liter TSI engines used in the North American Golf Mk 7 GTI and AllTrack from 2015 to 2017.  Might be correct for other models, but verify on your own.

Engine

  • Spark Plug Gap – 0.032″ (0.8mm)
  • Spark plug torque 30 Nm
  • Guessed 12 Nm on coil pack retaining bolt.
  • Oil Fill Capacity
    • 2.0T engine – 5.7 liters (6 quarts)
    • 1.8T engine – 5.5 liters
  • Engine Oil Grade – 5W-40 Full Synthetic meeting VW Spec 502 00
  • Oil Drain Plug Torque – Hand tight – plastic don’t over tighten!
  • Oil Filter Housing Torque – stenciled on housing (25 Nm)
  • DSG filter cover 24 mm, torque 20 Nm.
  • AllTrack Haldex clutch
    • pump bolts 9.5 Nm
    • drain plug 32 Nm
    • fill plug 15 Nm
  • Water Pump to Thermostat Housing Bolts
    • 9 Nm
  • Thermostat Housing to Engine Block
    • 9 Nm
  • Intake Manifold Bolts and Nuts to Cylinder Head
    • 9 Nm
  • Throttle Body Bolts
    • 7 Nm (threading into plastic – be gentle now)
  • Intake Manifold Stabilizer Mount
    • Lower M10 Triple Square – 20 Nm
    • Upper 13mm nut – 10 Nm
  • Coolant
    • VW G13 Coolant – 50/50 mix.
    • Approx 8 liters total in system

Wheels and Tires

  • Front Tire Pressures
    • GTI SE and Alltrack 38 psi
    • GTI S – 37 PSI
  • Rear Tire Pressures
    • GTI SE and Alltrack 38 psi
    • GTI S – 37 PSI
  • Space Saver Spare Pressure
    • Alltrack 60 psi
  • Wheel Nut Torque
    • Alltrack 120 Nm (88 ft-lb)
  • Tire Size – AllTrack (2017) P205/55HR17

Brakes

  • Brake Fluid Type – DOT4
  • Front and Rear Rotor Mounting Screw Torque (T27?) – 10 Nm
  • Front Brake Caliper Frame Bolts (21mm) – 200 Nm
  • Front Brake Caliper to Frame Bolts (13mm) – 35 Nm
  • Rear Brake Caliper Frame Bolts (Triple Square M14) – 90 Nm plus 90 deg (torque to yield)
  • Rear Brake Caliper to Frame Bolts (13mm) – 35 Nm