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Condition Value
Air filter change interval every 60000 km / 2 years
Automatic gearbox oil change interval every 60000 km
Brake fluid change interval every 2 years
expand_moreRear passenger-compartment filter change interval
expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured after 2000 every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2000 every 30000 km / 2 years
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.4–2003.4) every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2000 every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) every 120000 km
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4) every 120000 km
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) every 120000 km
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) every 120000 km
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) every 120000 km
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) every 120000 km
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) every 120000 km
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP at 4000 RPM, 295 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.5–2003.4) every 120000 km
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP engine (1998.5–2003.4) every 120000 km
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 87 HP engine (1998.5–2003.4) every 120000 km
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 87 HP engine (1998.5–2003.4) every 120000 km
All other modifications not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreEngine timing belt test mode
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4) every 30000 km
expand_more2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1992.11–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured after 1996 not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.7–2003.4) not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.7–2003.4) not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.7–2003.4) not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_more2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1990.11–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured after 1996 not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4) not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4) not prescribed by the manufacturer
2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.8–2003.4) not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreAll other modifications
With automatic tensioner every 60000 km
With manual tensioning device every 30000 km
Engine control unit tensioning roller change interval every 120000 km
expand_moreEngine oil and filter change interval
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) every 10000 km / once a year
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured after 08.1998 during each oil service according
to interval display
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4)
Longlife according to service display
Otherwise every 10000 km / once a year
expand_more2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1992.11–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured after 2000 Service to interval display
expand_more2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.7–2003.4)
Longlife according to service display
Otherwise every 15000 km / once a year
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP at 4000 RPM, 295 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.5–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured after 08.1998 during each oil service according
to interval display
expand_more2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1990.11–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured after 2000 Service to interval display
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.4–2003.4) during each oil service according
to interval display
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured after 2000 according to service display
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
With bio-diesel every 30000 km
Otherwise every 60000 km
expand_moreInjection pump belt change interval
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4) not prescribed by the manufacturer
All other modifications every 120000 km
expand_moreInterior filter change interval
expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured after 2000 every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured after 2000 every 30000 km / 2 years
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.4–2003.4) every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured after 2000 every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.7–2003.4) every 60000 km / 4 years
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) every 60000 km / 4 years
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) every 60000 km / 4 years
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) every 60000 km / 4 years
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) every 60000 km / 4 years
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) every 60000 km / 4 years
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP at 4000 RPM, 295 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.5–2003.4) every 60000 km / 4 years
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 149 HP engine (1998.5–2003.4) every 60000 km / 4 years
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.4–2003.4) every 60000 km / 4 years
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured after 2000 every 60000 km / 4 years

To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Transporter Van 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 2002 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 2002 Volkswagen Transporter Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2002 Volkswagen Transporter Van generations

In 2002 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Van. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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