For 1996 Transporter Van T4 GP (T4 facelift) Volkswagen recommends to use: VW 506 00, VW 506 01, VW 503 00, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, and SAE 5W-50 and genuine OEM consumables with following part numbers: G 052 154 A2, and G 052 100 A2. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreA/C compressor oil specification
Sanden SD7-H15 compressor
Sanden SD7-V16 compressor
expand_moreEngine oil specification
expand_more2.4 D Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1992.10–1998.9)
Longlife VW 506 00
expand_more2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4)
Longlife VW 506 00, VW 506 01
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
Longlife VW 506 00, VW 506 01
expand_moreAll other modifications
Longlife VW 503 00
expand_moreEngine oil viscosity
expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
VW 505 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
expand_more2.4 D Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1992.10–1998.9)
VW 505 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 506 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
VW 505 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
expand_more2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1992.11–2003.4)
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
expand_more2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4)
VW 505 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 506 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 506 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
VW 505 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 506 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
VW 506 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30
expand_more2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1990.11–2003.4)
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 505 01 SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
expand_more2.8 VR6 Syncro with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 138 HP engine (1996.1–1996.4)
VW 500 00 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-30
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
expand_moreAll other modifications
VW 500 00 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-30
VW 501 01 SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40,
SAE 5W-50
VW 502 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
VW 503 00 SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30

Volkswagen recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 1996 Transporter Van.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Volkswagen Transporter 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 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 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1996 Volkswagen Transporter Van generations

In 1996 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Van. Fluid and lubricant specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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