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Some cars the mini and metro for example have a common oil supply to engine, gearbox and final drive. Id personally go to vw and buy the original grade oil vw have changed the oil grades various times as far as i know, so you can at least be certain then youre putting the right oil in. So about 10,000 miles ago i went to my local vw dealer to get 3 liters of manual transmission oil for my vw passat. Recommended oil for transmissions of volkswagen transporter. How to change and drain the dsg transmission fluid in your vw. Car parts catalog for vw transporter t4 van 70a, 70h, 7da, 7dh 2.
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Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers oil types. At the bottom is the last sri reset i did using the service reset function. Find out how often your volkswagen actually needs an oil. How to change transmission oil gearbox on vw golf 5 vw. Vw oil recommendations, specifications, quality standards, and oil viscosity weight are specified in your owners manual. Manual transmission lets you take charge and use all the power of the engine for a positive response when you need it. Fresh oil generally wont do any harm but not sure that changing more often than manufacturers service interval is worth the money or hassle of the garage unless you do it yourself which i suspect most dont. For your specific vehicle you will want to refer to your owners manual for the exact oil change schedule, however many new vehicles only require an oil change every.
Apr 29, 2016 in this video, i change the manual transmission fluid from the vw golf. Huge brand selection at low prices gear oil passat 3b6. Wondering how to find out what type of vw oil your model uses. Car parts catalog for vw transporter t4 van 70a, 70h, 7da. Recommended transmission fluid change interval manual. Volkswagen transporter t4 routine maintenance guide 1990. Whatever the model, it will require regular oil and filter changes. Since then this classification system is the starting point for selecting the technically suitable products for all vehicles manufactured by the vw group volkswagen, audi, seat, skoda. Since i bought the vehicle used, i thought it would be a good idea to give it some new fluids to bring it back to life. If you have any questions about which oil is the right for your vehicle, please consult your vw online owners manual or see a service consultant at a volkswagen dealership near you.
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They tell me at the counter that they never sell this stuff, its lifetime fill, but they can order it. Volkswagen approved synthetic oil change genuine vw. You wont harm your transmission by changing the oil more often than the manufacturer recommends. How to change vw transmission fluid vw transmission fluid. Vw trasnporter t5 gearbox disaster technical matters. Gearbox oil and transmission oil for vw passat variant 3b6 from 2000 my from various oem part manufacturers. I already did the oil and filter and rotated the tires at 5k, but i figured, id have the dealer do the checks as prescribed by vw, so as to keep all things in check if i ever need any warranty work done. How to replace transmission oil gear oil on vw transporter 4. Weve made it easy to access the information you need by putting your owners and radionavigation manuals in one place. See the engine types for recommended oil change intervals.
Buy gearbox oil and transmission oil vw caddy cheaply online. The normal drain interval is available to every car but in order to choose the long drain interval you need two things. In the last 20 years of car ownership running my cars over 100k miles its not defects resulting from poor oil that have killed them. What type of engine oil for volkswagen transporter. Heres how to tell if your dual mass flywheel is faulty. Change service interval 2005 vw transporter t5 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I know similar threads were posted a few months ago, but now that there are a few more of these engines in circulation, i was curious for your thoughts on vw s recommended oil change interval of 10k after the first two at 5k miles. In this video, i change the manual transmission fluid from the vw golf. When i go to sri reset, i only have one option from the drop down menu which is service reset. The manual for the t4 says that the gearbox oil is filled for life, ie. Recommended transmission fluid change interval manual no where in the manual or the bentley manual does it state the recommended transmission fluid change interval.
I had a mustang gt with world class t5 mt, i changed atf to motor oil. Buy low priced gearbox oil and transmission oil for vw transporter. I know similar threads were posted a few months ago, but now that there are a few more of these engines in circulation, i was curious for your thoughts on vws recommended oil change interval of 10k after the first two at 5k miles. On april 23, 1947, ben pont saw a volkswagen plant in wolfsburg, the auto platform, built by workers at the zhuk plant. Our manual gearboxes are highly efficient and designed to add to your driving pleasure.
Switched to mobil i race synthetic back in 2000 and in many types of. We are the uks leading volkswagen transporter gearbox part finder where you can choose from s of manual or automatic volkswagen transporter gearboxes all available for online ordering with either free. How do i check the transmission fluid in my vw new beetle. Fuel dilution 8% oil change recommended because of reduced lubricity. Most vw cars made after 2000 have the long drain interval option available. For light driving conditions, we recommend less frequent vw gearbox oil fluid. Many vw vehicles produced since 2000 are capable of smart service intervals. The volkswagen club of south africa the volkswagen club of south africa technical discussions. Transmission fluid oil change on a vw direct shift dsg 6speed automatic transmission. This means sticking to the oil norm and change interval specified by vw. Theres something not quite right when you shift gears, or push in the clutch pedal. Volkswagen transporter 19801992 aka t3, t25, type 25, vanagon. Find out how often your volkswagen actually needs an oil change.
New cars actually require much less frequent oil changes than the 3,000 mile interval we are all used to. The genuine oil range meets the approvals and recommendations for the entire volkswagen range, contact your local retailer to find out which oil is best for your vehicle. Covers all t4 diesel vehicles from 2000 to the end of 2004, including vans 800, 1,000, and 1,200, caravelle cl and gl, bus long and short wheelbase. Jan 22, 2019 the first thing to bear in mind is that overdoing it with automatic gearbox oil changes is never a bad thing. The 02a and 02j transmissions use two liters for a drain and refill. Workshop repair and service manuals volkswagen all models free online. Volkswagen recommend using genuine oil when you top up your oil level.
Volkswagen transporter t4 routine maintenance guide 1990 to. Oil leaks from under the car black smoke emitting from exhaust pipe. What type of transmission fluid for volkswagen transporter. Amount of water in the oil was 100ppm parts per million which is very good. Some peoples had cylinder head and camshaft issues, but more often because of using the wrong oil. Volkswagen introduced its own specifications in mid 90s. How to replace manual transmission fluid on volkswagen transporter t4. Apr 15, 2016 after refurbishing the gear lever and linkage i thought id change the gearbox oil as i doubt it has been changed since 1991. Buy gearbox oil and transmission oil vw transporter cheaply. How to change vw transmission fluid vw transmission. This service interval is recommended for your vw transporter if your engine and vehicle loading is down to a minimum level, if you frequently drive long distance, and if you adopt an economical driving style. If your vag group vehicle has four wheel drive its likely the real wheels are driven through a haldex coupling located alongside the differential, depending on your exact model. No where in the manual or the bentley manual does it state the recommended transmission fluid change interval. Here is a detailed video on how to change the valves solenoids on your mechatronic unit.
You no longer have to do a service every 6 months, or change the oil every 3 months, but regular fluid changes are still essential to your vehicles longevity. The manual for my 2003 vw tdi says to change the oil every 12 months or 10,000 miles. You are getting fresh oil sooner in the engine so nothing wrong with changing oil early but i think 15000 km interval is a bit too long for a tdi engine. The volkswagen transporter t4 maintenance intervals in our manual are provided with the assumption that you, not the dealer, will be carrying out the work. Dsg oil coolers tend to break and oil contamination will occur.
That said, i asked the dealer to change my manual transmission fluid. Although vw says its manual transmissions have a lifetime fill, many tdi owners change their fluid every 100,000 miles. Flushing your vw transmission fluid should always be done in conjunction with the automatic filter replacement. Your best guide to vw transporter service intervals. The first thing to bear in mind is that overdoing it with automatic gearbox oil changes is never a bad thing. Scroll down for full listings or search for specific vw t4 caravelles and transporter vans gearbox oils and tools using the search box at the very top of this page.
As an example, on the volkswagen golf mk5 gti, sixth gear will be engaged. Vans oil service counter was also recommending oil change remaining 2000 km so at least for that batch of oil the oil service counter gave a good estimation. The home to sourcing a quality, low mileage volkswagen transporter gearbox supplied by our network of volkswagen gearbox specialists. Do you own a volkswagen transporter t4 and have questions about its routine maintenance, such as when to change the oil, or even what oil type.
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