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what transmission came in a 1996 vw golf 2.0

by Jamison Roob Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago

1996 Volkswagen Golf Overview
As in years before, the GL was powered by 115-hp, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. It was linked to a five-speed manual transmission, which was standard equipment; a four-speed automatic was available as an option.
Nov 4, 2006

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What kind of transmission fluid does a VW Golf use?

The correct fluid is a synthetic mineral oil, such as Pentosin ATF-1 or Volkswagen G 052 162 A2. 3.750 liters is usually sufficient for a filter change. The transmission fluid is checked from underneath the vehicle while running and the transmission in park. This must be completed before the transmission fully warms up.

Is there a replacement transmission for a Volkswagen?

Our replacement Volkswagen transmissions are are not rebuilt, but rather remanufactured using top-quality OEM parts from the best brand name Volkswagen auto parts suppliers. Call Certified Transmission today for a price. Certified Transmission offers the following resource for identifying the correct transmission for your Volkswagen vehicle.

What kind of transmission does a Volkswagen 01M have?

Volkswagen 01M transmission. The Volkswagen 01M transmission is an electronic/ hydraulic four-speed automatic transmission deployed in Cabrio, Jetta, Golf, GTI, New Beetle manufactured between 1995 through 2005, and transverse engine Passats manufactured between 1995 through 1997.

What kind of transmission does a VW Jetta have?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Volkswagen 01M transmission is an electronic/ hydraulic four-speed automatic transmission deployed in Cabrio, Jetta, Golf, GTI, New Beetle manufactured between 1995 through 2005, and transverse engine Passats manufactured between 1995 through 1997.

What transmission does a golf have?

A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automated manual transmission is available.

Do VW Golf have transmission problems?

While VW claimed that all the evils were fixed by the time the Golf 7 came out in 2013, experience suggests that there are still some examples of this gearbox giving trouble. Symptoms include a loss of drive, poor shift quality, shuddering on take-off and a gearbox that seemingly loses the plot on occasions.

What year did VW make automatic transmission?

19681968: A (sort of) automatic transmission! For such a low-tech car, the Beetle, at least for a time, offered a decidedly high-tech transmission.

How much is a VW Golf transmission?

The cost of a new VW Golf GTI transmission could be over $3,500 depending on the vehicle, however, transmission services such as fluid changes and a transmission fluid flush are considerably less expensive, in some cases costing less than $150.

How do I find my VW transmission code?

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Which VW has gearbox problems?

The Volkswagen models that have been affected by these transmission problems and have been recalled by the manufacturer are the Jetta, Jetta Sportswagen, GTI and Eos. The problems are mainly due to a fault in the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) system.

What year golf has DSG?

In 2003 Volkswagen introduced the first automatic dual clutch gearbox (DSG) in large-scale production in the Golf R32.

How do I know if my VW has a DSG transmission?

To tell if your vehicle has DSG, there's one very easy test – simply look at the top of your gearstick! If your vehicle has DSG, you'll see these three initials embossed on the top of the stick (or sometimes on the body of the stick, facing the rear of the vehicle).

What VW cars have a DSG?

Which Volkswagen models have the six-speed DSG automatic transmission?Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium 7-speed DSG.Jetta GLI SE & SEL.Passat V6 SEL Premium.All 4-cylinder CC trims.Beetle R-Line trims.Golf GTI.Golf R.Eos.

How many cylinders does a GTI have?

I was at first a little reticent about the four-cylinder version. I thought that the GTI should have at least six cylinders and maybe even eight. Like the GTO, it should be overpowering.

How many seats are there in a GTI?

The GTI is an honest four-seater. Rear seat passengers have good leg room and don't have to look forward to hours of cramped driving if they're assigned back there. My guess was that there were at least nine inches behind my seat and there was over a foot of knee space behind the passenger seat. The fabric covering those seats looked a lot like airplane seats.

Is the GTI better than the Beetle?

And the GTI is about 100 percent better than the Beetle ever was.

Is the GTI clutch underpowered?

While I said at the top that I might have liked more power with the GTI, it was not underpowered. My only serious complaint was with the clutch. With a sporty car I like a "digital" clutch, that is either on or off. The GTI's clutch was mushy, with a poorly defined engage point. It reminded me of stepping on jello and didn't have the crispness of a sporty car's clutch.

What transmission did VW use for the Mk3 Golf?

Before the 01M transmission, VW used the 096 four-speed for Mk3 Golf/Jetta cars from 1992-1994. These cars will have a SPORT/ECONOMY switch near the shifter or on the dashboard to alter the shift points.

Where is the transmission computer located on a Volkswagen Golf?

The transmission computer is located under the back seat on Volkswagen Golf Mk3 /Jetta/Passat models, under the right side dashboard cover on Volkswagen New Beetle models, and in the wiper area plenum on other Volkswagen Golf Mk4 /Jetta models.

What is 01M transmission?

The 01M transmission is a specialized transmission used only on Volkswagen vehicles, although very similar to the ones used on Renault vehicles. As a result, most local transmission shops or national chains won't have specific training, knowledge and equipment to test and re-machine vital parts of this transmission.

How does a transmission control module work?

The shifting of this transmission is controlled by the Transmission Control Module, or TCM. There are three shift modes that the transmission can be set to which alters the shift points as well as the speed of the shifts (amount of transmission slip between shifts). Factory Mode, Economy/Touring Mode and Sport Mode. Economy mode endeavors to keep the engine revolutions lower to save fuel, while Sport mode allows the engine to rev higher before shifts, as well as shift faster with a sacrifice to economy. Changing these modes require transmission programming through a factory scan tool.

What is the oil cooler on a transmission?

The transmission has an oil-to-liquid cooler mounted on top of the transmission. Transmission oil is heated/cooled by the engine antifreeze that runs through the cooler.

Is 096 a VW?

Both 096 and 01M VW transmissions are similar to the AD4, and many parts are interchangeable. Some of the 096 parts were held over for the 01M transmission, such as oil filter, oil pan, filler tube, gaskets, speedometer gears, skid plate, etc. These transmissions have different torque converters and other internal parts that are not interchangeable.

Is a VW transmission remanufactured?

Genuine VW automatic transmission, BRAND NEW from the VW factory. These are not rebuilt, not remanufactured, and not used. (The dealer sells rebuilt transmissions, not new.) These VW transmissions are better than what you can buy from the dealer, at half the cost. Oil cooler included.

Do you put synthetic transmission fluid in a VW?

Make sure to put fresh VW spec synthetic transmission fluid in your new transmission and also synthetic gear oil in the final drive assembly.

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