The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell below the dashboard.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
550–750 rpm550–750 rpm550–750 rpm
expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
176°F176°F80°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
expand_moreIncreased idling speed
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
expand_moreLambda sensor design
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
wideband sensor
expand_moreLambda value
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
expand_morePetrol conditioning speed
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
expand_morePetrol conditioning time
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
120 s120 s120 s
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Volkswagen.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2016 Volkswagen Touareg 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.
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 Touareg 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 2016 Volkswagen Touareg you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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