Volkswagen LT 1996-2006 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.
2.5 TDI Diesel (ANJ)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/36 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 135,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (ANJ) · Maintenance system

Task Every 22,500 km/12 months Every 45,000 km Every 67,500 km Every 90,000 km Every 135,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●○●●
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 ○●○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●○●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (APA)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/36 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 135,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (APA) · Maintenance system

Task Every 22,500 km/12 months Every 45,000 km Every 67,500 km Every 90,000 km Every 135,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●○●●
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 ○●○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●○●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (AVR)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/36 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 135,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AVR) · Maintenance system

Task Every 22,500 km/12 months Every 45,000 km Every 67,500 km Every 90,000 km Every 135,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●○●●
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 ○●○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●○●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (BBE)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/36 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 135,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (BBE) · Maintenance system

Task Every 22,500 km/12 months Every 45,000 km Every 67,500 km Every 90,000 km Every 135,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●○●●
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 ○●○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●○●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (BBF)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/36 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 135,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (BBF) · Maintenance system

Task Every 22,500 km/12 months Every 45,000 km Every 67,500 km Every 90,000 km Every 135,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●○●●
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 ○●○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●○●●
2.8 TDI Diesel (AUH)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/36 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.8 TDI Diesel (AUH) · Maintenance system

Task Every 22,500 km/12 months Every 45,000 km Every 90,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●
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 ○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●
2.8 TDI Diesel (BCQ)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 90,000 km/36 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 12 months

Service intervals · 2.8 TDI Diesel (BCQ) · Maintenance system

Task Every 22,500 km/12 months Every 45,000 km Every 90,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●
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 ○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●

Repair guides

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 0h45
Change Car Air Filter

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h30
Change Car Battery

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–0h30
Change Car Cabin Filter

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Clutch

Change Car Clutch

Technical 5h00
Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 2h00
Change Car Front Brake Pads

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h30
Change Car Fuel Filter

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Glow Plugs

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 2h00–2h30
Change Car Handbrake Cable

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Oil Filter

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30
Change Car Rear Silencer

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 1h30
Change Car Shock Absorbers

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 1h30
Change Car Spark Plugs

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 1h30
Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 3h00–14h00
Change Car Turbo

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 2h30–5h00
Change Car Water Pump

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h30–8h00
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