For 1991 Transporter Flatbed and Chassis T4 Volkswagen recommends to use: VW 503 00, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50, and SAE 0W-30. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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VW 503 00
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expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 66 HP engine (1990.12–1992.7)
Volkswagen recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 1991 Transporter Flatbed and Chassis.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1991 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis 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 Flatbed and Chassis 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 1991 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1991 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis generations
In 1991 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Flatbed and Chassis. Fluid and lubricant specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.