{"id":913,"date":"2026-07-11T17:36:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T21:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2014-volkswagen-golf-2-0l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T17:36:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T21:36:23","slug":"2014-volkswagen-golf-2-0l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2014-volkswagen-golf-2-0l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L TDI (CJAA) Diesel Oil & Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What oil does a 2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L TDI take?<\/h2>\n

The 2014 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0L 4-cylinder CJAA diesel engine requires an oil viscosity of 5W-30 for all temperatures. The total oil capacity is 4.5 quarts when performing a service with a filter change. AMSOIL recommends using AMSOIL 5W-30 LS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (Code: AELQT-EA<\/a>) for this application.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup data, the following products are recommended for your 2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L TDI engine and maintenance needs:<\/p>\n

Engine Oil<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\nProduct Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-30 LS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\n5W-30<\/a><\/td>\nAELQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note:<\/strong> The AMSOIL lookup note references Audi and Volkswagen oil quality standards for this application.<\/p>\n

Oil Filters<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nProduct Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Oil Filter<\/td>\nEA15K06-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Oil Filter<\/td>\n57083-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/td>\nHU7197X-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Air Filter<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nProduct Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Air Filter [1]<\/td>\n49020-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Antifreeze<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nProduct Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nProduct Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 100% Synthetic DCT Fluid<\/td>\nDCTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications & Details<\/h2>\n

Proper lubrication is critical for the CJAA diesel engine to maintain performance and protect emissions components.<\/p>\n

How much oil does it take with a filter change?<\/h3>\n
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Description<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n4.5 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Viscosity<\/td>\n5W-30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Lookup Oil Grade<\/td>\nSEO06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Maintenance Note:<\/strong> After refilling, always check the oil level. Replace the drain plug with a new one after each removal.<\/p>\n

Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nTorque Specification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug<\/td>\n22 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n

Maintaining a 2.0L TDI requires attention to diesel-specific components. Owners should focus on:<\/p>\n