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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 ○●●●