2012 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis T5.2 (T5 facelift) Service Intervals
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Condition | Value |
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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 |
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 |
2.0 BiTDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 4000 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2009.9–) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
2.0 BiTDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 4000 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2009.9–) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 113 HP, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2011.5–) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2010.5–) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
2.0 TSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP, 280 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2012.7–) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
All other modifications | every 2 years |
Drive gear balance shaft coolant change interval | every 180000 km |
2.0 TSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP, 280 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2012.7–) | every 180000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXA engines | every 180000 km |
All other modifications | every 210000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXA engines | every 30000 km / 2 years |
All other modifications | every 40000 km / 2 years |
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 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 2012 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 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.