Below you will find the best synthetic oil for a 1988 Volkswagen GOLF. Maximize your vehicle's potential with 100% full synthetic oil that is made in the USA! For more than the past 50 years, AMSOIL has perfected the art of maximizing efficiency and engine life. The advanced synthetic formulas deliver superior protection from heat, friction, and wear, keeping engines as good as new for miles. Upgrade to AMSOIL today and experience better performance, reliability, and reduced oil consumption. Click add to cart for more details. Sign up as a preferred customer and get discounts and more! The oil type, capacity and oil filter (if available) are listed below and verified for accuracy. Upgrade now!
Recommended oil for my 1988 Golf
| Product Name | Product Description | Capacities | Product |
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| Premium Protection 20W-50 Synthetic Motor Oil | Awesome synthetic oil for both gasoline and diesel engines! Protect your 1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L engine with awesome wear protection! Ideal for applications where the extra protection of a higher-viscosity oil is preferred. Excellent for motor homes and older vehicles, as well as many types of modern equipment and compatible with some motorcycles. Lasts up to 25,000 miles normal conditions, up to 15,000 miles severe driving conditions. | With filter 4.3 quarts After refill check oil level. |
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Recommended oil filters for my 1988 Golf
| Product Name | Product Description | Product |
|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters | Use this oil filter with Amsoil synthetic oil! Recommended for 25,000 miles/one year, whichever comes first, for normal driving conditions or 15,000 miles/one year, whichever comes first for severe conditions. Protect your 1988 Volkswagen Golf and enjoy longer service intervals while reducing engine wear with this filter! |
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Recommended transmission fluids for my 1988 Golf
| Product Name | Note | Capacities | Product Description | Product |
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| Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 | Manual Transmission Fluid (1) VW part no. G 005 000 (G50), or equivalent, (synthetic) |
020 (5-SPD) 4 pints | This synthetic manual transmission and transaxle gear lube is made to protect from friction and keep viscosity for extended component and fluid life. You will get smooth and fast performance from synchronizers and gears. Enjoy quick and smooth shifting. It is made to exceed protection under severe conditions and it blows the doors off of regular fluids which are limited in protection. Protect your 1988 Volkswagen Golf. |
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| Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid | Automatic Transmission Fluid (1) Verify fluid before topping off. DEXRON II could have been replaced with Esso Type LT 71141, P/N G 052 162 (-A1, -A2, -A6) which is clear-yellow in color. |
3 speed 010 Total Fill 6.3 quarts 3.2 quarts Initial Fill | Amsoil's Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic automatic transmission fluid is made to blow the doors off any regular or conventional ATF fluids on the market and our oil surpasses the performance needs of most vehicles. Protect your transmission and avoid costly repairs. This fluid has an advanced formula to give awesome top-notch protection under harsh operating conditions. Transmission repairs are expensive so protect your vehicle with this great fluid! |
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| OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid | Automatic Transmission Fluid (1) Verify fluid before topping off. DEXRON II could have been replaced with Esso Type LT 71141, P/N G 052 162 (-A1, -A2, -A6) which is clear-yellow in color. |
3 speed 010 Total Fill 6.3 quarts 3.2 quarts Initial Fill | Outsanding protection and resists varnish! Change interval based on your Golf's recommendation. |
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Recommended coolants for my Volkswagen Golf
| Product Name | Product Description | Capacities | Product |
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| Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant | maximum protection for your 1988 Volkswagen Golf under extreme temperatures and operating conditions! Lasts up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first) |
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| Low Toxicity Antifreeze and Engine Coolant | Lasts in your 1988 Volkswagen Golf for up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first). Biodegradable! |
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No matter hard you drive, synthetic motor oil will keep your vehicle moving along. At high temperatures, synthetic oil doesn't break down like conventional oil – so at high RPMs or over rough terrain, synthetic oil will keep you on the road even when conventional oils won't.
