expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2000
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2000
every 30000 km / 2 years
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP engine (2000.9–2003.4)
every 30000 km / 2 years
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.6–2003.4)
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2000
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
every 120000 km
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4)
every 120000 km
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
every 120000 km
Including tensioning roller
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
every 120000 km
Including tensioning roller
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
every 120000 km
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
every 120000 km
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
every 120000 km
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP engine (2000.9–2003.4)
every 120000 km
Including replacement of the tensioning roller
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 87 HP engine (1998.12–2003.4)
every 120000 km
Including replacement of the tensioning roller
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 87 HP engine (1998.12–2003.4)
every 120000 km
Including replacement of the tensioning roller
All other modifications
not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreEngine timing belt test mode
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
every 30000 km
2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
every 30000 km
2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_more2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1990.11–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured in and after 1996
not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreAll other modifications
With automatic tensioner
every 60000 km
With manual tensioning device
every 30000 km
Engine control unit tensioning roller change interval
every 120000 km
expand_moreEngine oil and filter change interval
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
every 10000 km / once a year
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured in and after 08.1998
during each oil service according to interval display
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4)
every 10000 km / once a year
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP engine (2000.9–2003.4)
according to service display
All other modifications
every 15000 km / once a year
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
With bio-diesel
every 30000 km
Otherwise
every 60000 km
expand_moreInjection pump belt change interval
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
All other modifications
every 120000 km
expand_moreInterior filter change interval
expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2000
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2000
every 30000 km / 2 years
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP engine (2000.9–2003.4)
every 30000 km / 2 years
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.6–2003.4)
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2000
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
Champion spark plugs
every 30000 km
NGK spark plugs
every 60000 km
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Transporter Box Van 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 2000 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van 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 Transporter Box Van 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 2000 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2000 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van generations
In 2000 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Box Van. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.