What oil does a VW T4 take?
Oil Change
| Engine Oil Type | 5W/30 to 10W/40 to VW spec 500 00 or 5W/30 to 20W/50 to VW spec 505 00 (non-turbo engines) |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil Capacity (with filter) | 5.0 litres (4-cylinder engines) |
| 5.5 litres (5-cylinder engines) | |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 30 Nm (4-cylinder engines) |
| 50 Nm (5-cylinder engines) |
What is a VW TDI PD engine?
This Pumpe Düse (PD) TDI engine was introduced to replace the older higher-powered versions of the 1.9 TDI. It is the first four-cylinder 16-valve double overhead camshaft (DOHC) Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) engine made by Volkswagen Group.
Are there any variations on the VW T4?
The VW T4 had quite a few variations of engine size and type over the years and there are a few different service plans depending on model however in a nut shell:
How often should a VW T4 Transporter be serviced?
The pre 1999 1.9 models with engine code ABL and the 2.4-liter models with engine code AJA VW T4 service schedule should have the oil and filter changed every 6,000 miles (some even say 5,000 miles here) or 6 monthly to prevent sludge build up which can be fatal to the engine. Other models should be serviced every 9,300 miles (15,000 KM)
Is the VW T4 reconditioned at just Kampers?
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Is there a problem with the VW T4 heat exchanger?
Before fitting the new VW T4 oil heat exchanger, you need to ensure that you thoroughly clean the coolant system. Oil residue left in the system can lead to other problems further down the line. To do this you can either buy chemicals to use to flush the system (examples here) or a weak mix of washing up liquid and water works.