2008 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis T5 Service Intervals
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Condition | Value |
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1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 101 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.6–2009.11) | every 30000 km / 2 years |
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11) | every 30000 km / 2 years |
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 83 HP engine (2006.1–2009.11) | 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 |
3.2 V6 with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 228 HP at 6200 RPM, 315 N⋅m at 2900 RPM engine (2004.2–2009.11) | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11) | every 2 years |
Brake-fluid change is included in the inspection schedule from model year 2008 on | |
All other modifications | every 2 years |
Drive gear balance shaft coolant change interval | every 180000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXA engines | every 180000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXB engines | every 90000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXC engines | every 90000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BRR engines | every 120000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BRS engines | every 120000 km |
All other modifications | every 210000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXA engines | every 30000 km / 2 years |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXB engines | every 30000 km / 2 years |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BRR engines | every 30000 km / 2 years |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BRS engines | every 30000 km / 2 years |
All other modifications | every 40000 km / 2 years |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXB engines | every 180000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXC engines | every 180000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BRR engines | every 240000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BRS engines | every 240000 km |
All other modifications | every 210000 km |
Engine oil and filter change interval | according to service display |
With bio-diesel | every 30000 km |
Otherwise | every 120000 km |
With bio-diesel | every 15000 km |
Otherwise | every 30000 km |
Interior filter change interval | every 60000 km / 2 years |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BRR engines | first time at 210000 km, then every 30000 km |
Limiting value is 95 gram | |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BRS engines | first time at 210000 km, then every 30000 km |
Limiting value is 95 gram | |
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 |
0BT transmission | every 60000 km |
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 Flatbed and Chassis 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 2008 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.
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
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
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 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 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.