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Volkswagen Transporter T3 1980-1998 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
1.6 D Diesel (CS)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.6 D Diesel (CS) · Maintenance system

Task Every 7,500 km/Oil service (> 7,500 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.6 Petrol (CT)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.6 Petrol (CT) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.6 TD Diesel (JX)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.6 TD Diesel (JX) · Maintenance system

Task Every 7,500 km/Oil service (> 7,500 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.7 D Diesel (KY)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.7 D Diesel (KY) · Maintenance system

Task Every 7,500 km/Oil service (> 7,500 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.9 i Petrol (DH)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 i Petrol (DH) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.9 i Petrol (GW)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 i Petrol (GW) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.9 Petrol (DF)
(1980 - 1989) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 Petrol (DF) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(1990 - 1992) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 Petrol (DF) · (1990 - 1992)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.9 Petrol (DG)
(1980 - 1989) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 Petrol (DG) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(1990 - 1992) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 Petrol (DG) · (1990 - 1992)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.9 Petrol (EY)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 Petrol (EY) · Maintenance system

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.9 Petrol (SP)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 Petrol (SP) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
2.0 Petrol (CV)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.0 Petrol (CV) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
2.1 i Petrol (DJ)
(1980 - 1989) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.1 i Petrol (DJ) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(1990 - 1992) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.1 i Petrol (DJ) · (1990 - 1992)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
2.1 i Petrol (MV)
(1980 - 1989) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.1 i Petrol (MV) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(1990 - 1992) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.1 i Petrol (MV) · (1990 - 1992)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
2.1 i Petrol (SR)
(1980 - 1989) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.1 i Petrol (SR) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(1990 - 1992) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.1 i Petrol (SR) · (1990 - 1992)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
2.1 i Petrol (SS)
(1980 - 1989) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.1 i Petrol (SS) · (1980 - 1989)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(1990 - 1992) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.1 i Petrol (SS) · (1990 - 1992)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system