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Condition Value
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt test interval
2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 201 HP, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2011.7–) every 30000 km / 2 years
2.0 TSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP, 280 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2012.7–) every 30000 km / 2 years
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2003.11–) every 30000 km / 2 years
All other modifications every 120000 km
Air filter change interval every 120000 km / 6 years
Air filter cleaning interval every 60000 km
In dusty countries
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor freewheel change interval
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXE engines every 150000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BPC engines every 180000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXD engines every 150000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BNZ engines every 180000 km
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor clutch change interval
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXE engines every 150000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BPC engines every 180000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXD engines every 150000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BNZ engines every 180000 km
AWD clutch oil change interval every 60000 km / 4 years
AWD clutch oil filter change interval not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreAlternator freewheel change interval
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXE engines every 150000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BPC engines every 180000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXD engines every 150000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BNZ engines every 180000 km
expand_moreAlternator torsion elastic clutch change interval
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXE engines every 150000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BPC engines every 180000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXD engines every 150000 km
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BNZ engines every 180000 km
Ash saturation level check interval first time at 200000 km, then every
40000 km
expand_moreBrake fluid change interval
expand_more2.0 BiTDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 4000 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2009.9–)
Vehicles manufactured in and before 2013 is part of the inspection service
schedule
expand_more2.0 BiTDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 4000 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2009.9–)
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2010 after 3 years for the first time,
then every 2 years
expand_more2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2010.5–)
Vehicles manufactured in and before 2013 is part of the inspection service
schedule
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 113 HP, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2011.5–)
Vehicles manufactured in and before 2013 is part of the inspection service
schedule
expand_more2.0 TSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP, 280 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2012.7–)
Vehicles manufactured in and before 2013 is part of the inspection service
schedule
All other modifications every 2 years
Drive gear balance shaft coolant change interval every 180000 km
Coolant pump drive belt change interval every 180000 km
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXA engines every 180000 km
All other modifications every 210000 km
expand_moreEngine timing belt test mode
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXA engines every 30000 km / 2 years
All other modifications every 40000 km / 2 years
expand_moreEngine control unit tensioning roller change interval
All other modifications every 210000 km
Engine oil and filter change interval according to service display
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
All other modifications every 120000 km / 6 years
expand_moreFuel filter drain interval
With bio-diesel every 15000 km
Otherwise every 30000 km
Interior filter change interval every 60000 km / 2 years
expand_moreParticle filter test interval
All other modifications first time at 180000 km, then every
30000 km
Limiting value is 95 gram
Spark plug change interval every 60000 km / 4 years
Transmission oil change interval every 60000 km / 4 years
Tire repair kit change interval every 4 years
(If present)

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 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.

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 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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