Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Unscrew the Coolant Reservoir Cap on Golf 4

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Checks and maintenance

How to unscrew the cap of the coolant reservoir on the Golf 4? Let's see how to do it. Pull the plastic lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, lift the front bonnet and secure it with the metal prop rod. Locate the cap of the coolant reservoir (located on the left). Unscrew the cap on top of the reservoir, top up the radiator fluid using a funnel, and close the reservoir cap. Close the engine bonnet at the end of the maintenance. Test the correct operation of the radiator circuit by starting the engine.

Updated on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How to Replace the Coolant in a Golf
How to Replace the Coolant in a Golf
Volkswagen Golf (2012-2019 / Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7) Replacing the coolant in a Golf 5 or generally in Volkswagen Golf models is very simple. Today, with the help of this short video tutorial, you will …
Replacing the Radiator Coolant Reservoir on the Volkswagen Golf 4 GTI
Replacing the Radiator Coolant Reservoir on the Volkswagen Golf 4 GTI
Volkswagen Golf (1997-2003 / Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4) In today's tutorial, you will learn how to replace the coolant reservoir on the fourth generation Volkswagen Golf GTI. First, open the bonnet and sta…
How to replace the coolant in a Volkswagen Golf 7?
How to replace the coolant in a Volkswagen Golf 7?
Volkswagen Golf (2012-2019 / Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7) To replace the coolant in a Volkswagen Golf 7, open the bonnet to remove the cap from the coolant reservoir. Once the reservoir is open, lift the car…

Other guides you may be interested in

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Golf 2012-2019 - Why does the rear hatch of the Volkswagen Golf not open? Read answer
    • Golf 2008-2012 - How often should the Volkswagen Golf 6 be serviced? Read answer
    • Golf 2012-2019 - How many km are the coupons for the Volkswagen Golf? Read answer
    • Golf 1997-2003 - Why does the Volkswagen Golf 4 temperature gauge not work? Read answer
    • Golf 2003-2008 - Where is the fuel pump relay on my Golf 5 located? Read answer

How to Reset the Tyre Pressure Light on the Opel Grandland X

While driving, if you notice the tyre pressure warning light coming on, first check the actual inflation pressure of the tyres and, if necessary, restore the pressures recommended by the manufacturer. After restoring the correct pressures, you need to reset the warning light that has illuminated on the instrument cluster. To do this, locate the reset button on the lower central console. Press this button and hold it down for at least 3 seconds, after which the low pressure indication will turn off.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos