For 2008 Transporter Van T5 Volkswagen recommends to use: VW 501 14, VW 506 01, VW 507 00, VW 503 00, VW 504 00, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, and SAE 5W-50. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreBrake fluid specification
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 101 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.6–2009.11)
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2006
VW 501 14
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured in and after 2006
VW 501 14
expand_moreEngine oil specification
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 101 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.6–2009.11)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
With particle filter
VW 507 00
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11)
Longlife
VW 506 01, VW 507 00
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 83 HP engine (2006.1–2009.11)
Longlife
VW 507 00
With particle filter
VW 507 00
expand_more2.5 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 129 HP at 3500 RPM, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2004.7–2009.11)
Volkswagen recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2008 Transporter Van.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 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 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.