Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Filling the tank
The full refuelling chapter for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: an introduction, indicator lamps and fuel gauge, the step-by-step procedure for filling the tank with petrol, diesel or E85, notes specific to diesel vehicles, tank capacities, and a full checks and checklist for safe refuelling.
- Introduction
- Indicator lamps and fuel gauge
- Filling the tank with petrol, diesel or E85
- Things to note for diesel vehicles
- Capacities
- Checks when filling the tank
- Checklist
Questions & answers
Filling the tank — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 'Filling the tank' chapter cover?
Indicator lamps and fuel gauge, step-by-step refuelling procedure, diesel-specific notes, tank capacity, checks when refuelling, and a safety checklist.
Where is the fuel filler on the Golf Mk7?
On the right rear quarter panel. Press the rear edge of the fuel flap to open it when the car is unlocked.
What is the Golf Mk7 fuel tank capacity?
Approximately 50 litres for front-wheel drive models and approximately 55 litres for four-wheel drive variants, with roughly 5–7 litres of reserve.
