CastrolConfirm fit by VIN
EDGE 5W-30 LL engine oil
#EDGE 5W-30 LL
Long-life oil carrying VW 504 00 / 507 00 — the approval VW's service schedule calls for.
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L TDI parts EA288 · 2013–2020
Check before you buy: trims and mid-year changes can affect fit. Enter your VIN or registration at the retailer to confirm, and compare the OEM number on your old part.
Engine oil
| Grade | Spec / approval | Capacity with filter |
|---|---|---|
| 5W-30 | VW 507 00 | 4.6 L (4.9 US qt) |
Researched values — your owner's manual or the oil-filler cap is the final word.
Factory tyre sizes
Check your sidewall — it depends on the wheel fitted.
Oils for the EA288 (5W-30)
Make sure the bottle lists VW 507 00.
Listed for this engine
Listed for this engine
Liqui MolyConfirm fit by VIN
Top Tec 4200 5W-30 engine oil
#Top Tec 4200 5W-30
Low-SAPS long-life oil carrying BMW LL-04 and VW 504/507 — DPF-safe for diesels.
Matches 5W-30 — check the approval
MotorcraftConfirm fit by VIN
Synthetic Blend 5W-30 engine oil
#5W-30 5 qt
Ford spec for the 2.7 and 3.5 EcoBoost (WSS-M2C946-A / -B1). Both hold about 6 qt with a filter. The 2.7 uses oil filter FL-2062-A, not the FL-500S the other engines use.
Matches 5W-30 — check the approval
CastrolConfirm fit by VIN
EDGE 5W-30 LL-01 engine oil
#EDGE 5W-30 LL-01
BMW Longlife-01 oil for the F30 petrol engines (N20 and B48). The B47 diesel needs LL-04. A bottle that only says API SN is a different oil.
Matches 5W-30 — check the approval
CastrolConfirm fit by VIN
EDGE 5W-30 LL-04 engine oil
#EDGE 5W-30 LL-04
Low-SAPS BMW Longlife-04 oil for the B47 diesel, so the particulate filter stays clear.
Matches 5W-30 — check the approval
ShellConfirm fit by VIN
Helix Ultra ECT C3 5W-30 engine oil
#Helix Ultra ECT C3 5W-30
Mid-SAPS ACEA C3 oil that protects diesel particulate filters.
What do you need?
The approval code (API SP, ILSAC GF-6, VW 504 00, BMW Longlife-01) matters more than the brand. Viscosity and capacity are in the owner's manual — capacity changes with the engine, and sometimes with the model year.
Engine oil
CastrolConfirm fit by VIN
EDGE 5W-30 LL engine oil
#EDGE 5W-30 LL
Long-life oil carrying VW 504 00 / 507 00 — the approval VW's service schedule calls for.
Liqui MolyConfirm fit by VIN
Top Tec 4200 5W-30 engine oil
#Top Tec 4200 5W-30
Low-SAPS long-life oil carrying BMW LL-04 and VW 504/507 — DPF-safe for diesels.
Also for your Volkswagen Golf
These fit any car — no fitment check needed.
Quick answers
- Which engine oil parts fit the 2013–2020 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L TDI (EA288)?
- Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL (EDGE 5W-30 LL engine oil), Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 5W-30 (Top Tec 4200 5W-30 engine oil). Confirm fit with your VIN or registration before buying.
- Which filters fit the 2013–2020 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L TDI (EA288)?
- Volkswagen 04L115562 (Genuine oil filter), Volkswagen 5Q0819653 (Genuine cabin air filter). Confirm fit with your VIN or registration before buying.
- Which brakes fit the 2013–2020 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L TDI (EA288)?
- Bosch ESI6-32N (ESI6 DOT 4 brake fluid). Confirm fit with your VIN or registration before buying.
- Which coolant parts fit the 2013–2020 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L TDI (EA288)?
- Volkswagen G13 (Genuine G13 coolant). Confirm fit with your VIN or registration before buying.
- Which battery parts fit the 2013–2020 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L TDI (EA288)?
- AGM / EFB H5 / H6 (H5 or H6 AGM / EFB battery), Odyssey 48-720 (Extreme Series 48-720 AGM battery). Fitment notes: Start-stop cars need AGM or EFB. Confirm the group size. Confirm fit with your VIN or registration before buying.
- Which wiper blades fit the 2013–2020 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L TDI (EA288)?
- Bosch 26OE (ICON beam wiper blade 26" OE), Bosch 18OE (ICON beam wiper blade 18" OE). Fitment notes: Driver side. Confirm the connector on the arm; Passenger side. Confirm the connector on the arm. Confirm fit with your VIN or registration before buying.
- Which lighting parts fit the 2013–2020 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 L TDI (EA288)?
- Philips 12972XVPS2 (X-tremeVision Pro150 H7 headlight bulbs (pair)). Fitment notes: Low beam, halogen headlights only. Confirm fit with your VIN or registration before buying.