2012 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van T5.2 (T5 facelift) Brake Fluid Capacity
For 2012 Transporter Box Van T5.2 (T5 facelift) Volkswagen recommends to use: VW 501 14 brake fluids. To select the right brake fluid see the table below.
How much brake fluid you need to put into 2012 Transporter Box Van depends on conditions listed below.
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| Condition | Volume |
|---|
| With manual transmission | 1.22 US qt. |
| Brake fluid: VW 501 14 | |
| 2.0 TSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP, 280 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2012.7–) | 1.22 US qt. |
| Brake fluid: VW 501 14 | |
| With automatic gearbox | 1.06 US qt. |
| With manual transmission | 1.22 US qt. |
| All other modifications | 1.06 US qt. |
Changing brake fluid in 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van is not as hard as it seems. The whole job will take about 20–40 minutes and will save you $50–$100.
Remove old brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a turkey baster and clean the reservoir with lint-free cloth. Pour new fluid into the reservoir. Ask your buddy to help you bleed brakes. If no one is around buy a cheap non-return valve in a pharmacy. Bleed your brakes in a sequenced as described in owners manual until new fluid can be seen at all bleed screws. Constantly check brake fluid level in the master cylinder while you're bleeding brakes.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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Doing basic service for your 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.