1998 Volkswagen LT Bus Second generation Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Air filter change interval | every 90000 km / 3 years |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AGX engines | every 90000 km |
| All other modifications | every 135000 km |
| Engine timing belt test mode | every 45000 km |
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AGX engines | every 90000 km |
| All other modifications | every 135000 km |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.3 Liters AGL engines | every 15000 km / once a year |
| All other modifications | every 22500 km / once a year |
| With bio-diesel | every 22500 km |
| Otherwise | every 67500 km |
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AGX engines | every 90000 km |
| All other modifications | every 135000 km |
| Injection pump belt test mode | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| Interior filter change interval | Once a year |
| (If present) | |
| Rear axle differential oil change interval | every 90000 km |
| 2.3 with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 141 HP engine (1996.5–2006.7) | every 45000 km |
| Transmission oil change interval | every 90000 km |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen LT Bus service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Volkswagen LT Bus user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
Conquer your fears and never give up!
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen LT Bus service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1998 Volkswagen LT Bus you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.