For 1996 Transporter Van T4 GP (T4 facelift) Volkswagen recommends to use: H3 12V 55W PK22s, H4 12V 60/55W P43t, T4W-12V 4W BA9s, C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8, R10W-12V 10W BA15s, W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, P21W-12V 21W BA15s, P21/5W-12V 21/5W BAY15d, PY21W-12V 21W BAU15s yellow, and W2.3W-12V 2.3W W2x4.6d. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront light sources
Fog lamps H3 12V 55W PK22s
expand_moreFront direction indicator
White direction indicator lens PY21W-12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W-12V 21W BA15s
High beam H4 12V 60/55W P43t
Low beam H4 12V 60/55W P43t
Parking light T4W-12V 4W BA9s
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8
Engine compartment light R10W-12V 10W BA15s
Glove compartment light T4W-12V 4W BA9s
Interior light C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8
Reading light W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
expand_moreAuxiliary brake light
On tail window W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Otherwise W2.3W-12V 2.3W W2x4.6d
Back-up lamp P21W-12V 21W BA15s
License plate light W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Rear direction indicator P21W-12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp P21W-12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp P21/5W-12V 21/5W BAY15d
Tail light P21/5W-12V 21/5W BAY15d

Servicing your Volkswagen use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.

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. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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