For 2003 Transporter Box Van T5 Volkswagen recommends to use: DOT 4, VW 506 01, VW 507 00, VW 503 00, VW 504 00, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, and SAE 5W-50. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreBrake fluid specification
Vehicles manufactured in and before 2005 DOT 4
expand_moreEngine oil specification
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11)
Longlife VW 506 01, VW 507 00
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 129 HP at 3500 RPM, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXD engines VW 506 01
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BNZ engines VW 507 00
Longlife VW 507 00
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 172 HP at 3500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXE engines VW 506 01
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BPC engines VW 507 00
Longlife VW 507 00
expand_moreAll other modifications
Longlife VW 503 00, VW 504 00
expand_moreEngine oil viscosity
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11)
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 506 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 507 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2003.11–)
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 129 HP at 3500 RPM, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11)
VW 506 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 507 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_more3.2 4motion with gasoline V6 3.2 L 232 HP at 6200 RPM, 315 N⋅m at 2950 RPM engine (2003.11–2009.11)
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_more3.2 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 228 HP at 6200 RPM, 315 N⋅m at 2900 RPM engine (2003.11–2006.6)
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_more3.2 V6 with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 228 HP at 6200 RPM, 315 N⋅m at 2900 RPM engine (2003.4–2004.6)
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 504 00 SAE 5W-30
expand_moreAll other modifications
VW 507 00 SAE 5W-30

Volkswagen recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2003 Transporter Box Van.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 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.

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 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 2003 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2003 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van generations

In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Box Van. Fluid and lubricant specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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