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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) 50505150 rpm
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) 50505150 rpm
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters ACV engines 43004700 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AUF engines 45004900 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AYC engines 45004900 rpm
All other modifications 47004900 rpm
Diesel conditioning gas injections 10
From 60° C engine oil temperature
expand_moreDiesel conditioning speed
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters ACV engines 43004700 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AUF engines 45004900 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AYC engines 45004900 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AHY engines 48505050 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXG engines 48005000 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All other modifications 47004900 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
Maximum K-value 2 1/m
expand_moreMeasuring mode
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) B
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) B
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) B
All other modifications A
Measuring sensor 1
Measuring time 0.5 s
Stoppage time 1 s
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
expand_moreExhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
All other modifications Yes
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4) 775825 rpm
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters ACV engines 740830 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AUF engines 755830 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AYC engines 755880 rpm
All other modifications 800900 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) 820880 rpm
2.4 D Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1992.10–1998.9) 800900 rpm
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4) 800900 rpm
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) 800900 rpm
expand_more2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.7–2003.4)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.5 Liters APL engines 600800 rpm
Otherwise 650750 rpm
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) 740820 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) 740820 rpm
No adjustment possible
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters ACV engines 740830 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AUF engines 755830 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AYC engines 755880 rpm
2.8 VR 6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 138 HP engine (1995.11–2000.4) 650750 rpm
All other modifications 775825 rpm
No adjustment possible
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
With regulated catalytic converter 00.5 %
Without catalytic converter 0.51.5 %
2.8 VR 6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 138 HP engine (1995.11–2000.4) 0.5 %
All other modifications 00.5 %
expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed
2.8 VR 6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 138 HP engine (1995.11–2000.4) 0.3 %
All other modifications 00.3 %
expand_moreDelta lambda
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AAC engines 0.02 λ
All other modifications 0.03 λ
expand_moreIgnition time
2.8 VR 6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 138 HP engine (1995.11–2000.4) -6°00' - before TDC + after TDC
All other modifications -6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
With engine speed 1500 - 1800/min
Increased idling speed 25002800 rpm
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4) 100 ppm
All other modifications 200 ppm
expand_morePetrol conditioning speed
All other modifications 25002800 rpm
Petrol conditioning time 120 s
expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.5 Liters AET engines 550850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.5 Liters APL engines 550850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.5 Liters AVT engines 550850 rpm
All other modifications 675925 rpm
expand_moreVacuum hose of centrifugal force adjustment connected/disconnected

To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Volkswagen.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Transporter Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1997 Volkswagen Transporter Van generations

In 1997 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Van. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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