1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 66 HP engine (1990.12–1992.7)
every 15000 / once a year
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 59 HP engine (1990.9–1995.12)
every 20000 km / once a year
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
every 20000 km / once a year
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured in and before 1999
every 15000 / once a year
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 59 HP engine (1990.9–1995.12)
every 120000 km
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
every 120000 km
All other modifications
not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreEngine timing belt test mode
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 66 HP engine (1990.12–1992.7)
every 30000 km
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
every 30000 km
expand_more2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1990.11–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured before 1995
every 30000 km
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
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 66 HP engine (1990.12–1992.7)
every 15000 km / once a year
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 59 HP engine (1990.9–1995.12)
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 before 07.1998
every 15000 km / once a year
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
every 10000 km / once a year
expand_more2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1990.11–2003.4)
Vehicles manufactured before 1999
every 15000 km / once a year
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured before 1999
every 15000 km / once a year
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 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
All other modifications
every 120000 km
expand_moreInterior filter change interval
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 66 HP engine (1990.12–1992.7)
every 15000 km / once a year
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 59 HP engine (1990.9–1995.12)
every 20000 km / once a year
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
every 20000 km / once a year
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured before 1999
every 15000 km / once a year
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 66 HP engine (1990.12–1992.7)
every 30000 km
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreVehicles manufactured before 1999
Champion spark plugs
every 30000 km
NGK spark plugs
every 60000 km
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 1990 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.
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 1990 Volkswagen Transporter Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1990 Volkswagen Transporter Van generations
In 1990 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.