1990 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER engine oil

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VEHICLE OPERATION
After driving over
difficult
terrain,
espe­
cially through water or mud, the following
is
important:
• Disengage the differential lock*.
• After long drives through deep mud, the
brakes must be checked and cleaned if
they are
dirty.
This will prevent damage to
the brakes and premature wear.
• After driving through deep water, take
out oil dipstick and check to see whether
there are drops of water on the dipstick or if the oil level has risen. In
that
case,
the oil
must be changed immediately.
• If during an off-road drive the vehicle

has
become stuck (dug its way
into
the
ground) or the underside was stuck by
rocks
or similar, check undercarriage,
brake lines and oil pan for damage. • The engine compartment and vehicle
underbody must be cleaned if they are
very
dirty
so
that
the function of all mova­ ble and electrical/electronic parts is main­
tained.
•
Clean
heavy soil from wheels and tires,

check
tires for damage or foreign objects in treads.
•
Clean
turn
signals, lights and license
plate.
• Dry brake system by driving a short dis­
tance
with
brake pedal slightly depressed.

This
will help regaining normal braking ac­
tion
and help prevent the possibility of the
vehicle pulling to one side while braking.
Performance
testing

If the
Vanagon/Transporter
Syncro re­

quires
testing
on a
dynamometer
(en­

gine
output
analysis and
brake
test)
the

transaxle
drive
shaft
must
be discon­ nected.
The
differential
lock
must
not be en­ gaged.
84 "where applicable


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VEHICLE CARE

V
or oil

Z:
not allow tar or oil to remain on the
Remove
as soon as possible
with
a
i soaked
with
a special paint cleaner. It do not have a tar or oil remover, you
=/ substitute
with
turpentine. After apply-
a
cleaning fluid, always wash
with
a
- • ewarm soap water solution and apply a
~e,v wax coat.
-sects

Remove
as soon as possible
with
a
. soap water solution or insect re-
rover.
"•ee sap Z p not allow tree sap or bird droppings to
-arden on the paint. Remove
with
a -kewarm soap water solution. Touch-up
paint

Your
Volkswagen dealer has touch-up paint for minor scratches and stone chips.

Scratches
should be touched up soon
after they occur to prevent corrosion. If cor­
rosion formation becomes visible, how­
ever, a simple touch-up job will not suffice.
The affected surface must be smoothed
with
sand paper and covered
with
an anti- rust primer, before restoring the painted

finish.

The number for the original vehicle paint
can
be found on the vehicle identification
label.

Windows
Clean
all windows regularly to remove
road
film
and car-wash wax buildup. Use a
lukewarm soap water solution or an al­
cohol base commercial window cleaning
agent. If a chamois is used for polishing
the
glass,
it should exclusively be used for

that
purpose.

Also,
be sure to clean all windows regularly on the inside.

Use
a plastic scraper to remove snow and

ice
from windows and mirrors. To prevent

dirt
from scratching the window, always

scrape
in a forward direction - never back
and forth.
Wiper
blades

Always
loosen frozen wiper blades from

glass
otherwise they may tear.

Clean
wiper blades regularly
with
an al­
cohol base solution. If necessary, use a
sponge
or a brush to remove accumulated road film. To assure good visibility, replace
wiper blades at least once a year, or more
often when wiping becomes streaky. For instructions on replacing wiper blades,

see
page 113.


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VEHICLE
CARE

MERIOR

3 ass

.5=
the
same cleaning agents
as for ex-
f
-
or
and polish
dry.

:abric

Lse
a
vacuum cleaner
or a
soft bristle
brjsh
to
remove dust
and
loose dirt from
ri'peting,
upholstery, headliner
and
other r
Ti.
Dirt stains
can
usually
be
removed :h
a
lukewarm soap water
or all
purpose
: eaner solution,
or a
dry foam cleaner.
For

reasy, oily and other stubborn stains,
use

= spot remover.
Do not
pour
the
liquid
on

~e fabric. Dampen
a
clean cloth
and rub
rarefully, starting
at the
edge
and
working
ward.
Plastic, vinyl and leather/leatherette
Use
a
clean, damp cloth
or
sponge
to
keep
this trim free from dust.
For
other soilage, use
a
lukewarm solvent free
all
purpose
cleaning solution
or a
mild saddle soap
for

vinyl and leather
trim.
Remove water spots and soap traces with
a
clean, damp cloth
or sponge.
Use a
clean, soft cloth
to rub
dry.
Grease,
tar or oil
stains
can be
removed
with
a
clean cloth
or
sponge soaked with all purpose cleaner
or
with
a
solvent type
vinyl
or
leather cleaning agent.
Occasionally apply
a
colorless vinyl
or
leather preservative
to
retain
the
material's
luster
and
pliability. Safety belts

Keep belts clean. Dirty belts may not re­
tract properly. Do not remove belts from
the vehicle. Do not use chemical clean­ ing agents, bleach or dyes. They contain
corrosive properties which will weaken
the webbing. Do not allow inertia reel safety belts to retract before they are
completely dry.

For cleaning,
use a
mild soap water
solu­

tion.
Let
belts
dry out
thoroughly and away
from direct
sun
light.

Use the opportunity to inspect the belts
for damage. If you discover damage, see your dealer.


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VEHICLE CARE

CORROSION
PROTECTION

The transmission,
front
and rear axle
assembly
surfaces have been treated at
the factory
with
a wax based coating for protection against corrosion. However, we
recommend to have the and the underside
inspected twice a year for any damage to
the protective coating preferably before and after the winter
season.
Have
neces­

sary
repairs done as soon as possible.
See
your dealer for correct procedures
and materials.

WARNING
Do not
apply
additional
undercoating

or
rustproofing
on or
near
the
exhaust
manifold,
exhaust
pipes,
catalytic

converter
or
heat
shields.
During
driv­
ing, the substance used for
under-

coating
could
overheat
and cause a

fire.

Engine
Compartment
When washing the engine compartment, only use commercially available grease
cutting solvents made especially for this
purpose.
Carefully follow directions
print­

ed
on the container by the manufacturer.
WARNING

Never
use gasoline,
Diesel
fuel
or sol­

vents
which
could
damage
rubber
parts
or
painted
surfaces and could
cause a
fire.

Chassis

The lower body shell of your Volkswagen
is
thoroughly protected against corrosion. However, it is recommended to have the
underside inspected twice a year. Any de­
tected damage to the undercoating, due to road hazards, should be repaired prompt­
ly. Oil based protective sprays must not be

applied.
Only tar or wax based anticorro-

sion
protectors are compatible
with
the
factory applied undercoating. Before ap­ plication, road
dirt,
salt spray deposits and
oily substances must be removed.

Whenever
the lower body
shell,
axle, transmission or engines assemblies have been repaired, the lost anti-corrosion
coating of the affected surfaces should be
reapplied.

Your
Volkswagen dealer has the appro­ priate materials, the necessary equipment
and is familiar
with
the application proce­
dure. Therefore, any additional corrosion protection work should be performed by a

Volkswagen
dealer.
Body
cavity sealing

All
body cavities which could be affecte: by corrosion have been given a thorouc"
protection at the factory.

This
sealing does not require any inspe:
tion
or additional treatments. If any wa should seep out of the cavity when tN
ambient temperature is high, it can M removed
with
a plastic scraper and -.
suitable solvent. Be sure to observe a
safety and environmental regulations.
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AINTENANCE
VEHICLE CARE

Ibur
vehicle has been designed to help «eep maintenance requirements to a mini--jm. However, a certain amount of regu­
lar maintenance is still necessary to as­ s-re your vehicle's safety, economy and re- ability.

Maintenance
Service is
required
every

12
months
or
every
15,000
miles
(24,000

kilometers),
whichever occurs
first.

I addition, it is necessary to perform an oil

nange
6 months after each Maintenance

Service,
or after each 7,500 miles (12,000
•: (ometers) whichever occurs
first.

"he
first
oil change must be performed 6 ~ionths after the delivery of the vehicle or
after 7,500 miles (12,000 kilometers).
Under
difficult
operating
conditions, for

example
at extreme low outside tempera­
tures or in very dusty regions, etc., some
service
work should be performed bet­
ween the intervals specified.

This
applies particularly to: • oil changes, and
• cleaning or replacing the air
filter.

The
maintenance work should be per­ formed by Volkswagen dealers because
they have the expertise, the workshop facilities and the special tools required. It is important
that
this work is per­
formed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Proof
of servicing in accordance
with
the
maintenance schedule may be a condition
for upholding a possible warranty claim
made
within the warranty period.
Safety
and
environmental
concerns

place
very strict limits on the nature of re­

pairs
and adjustment on engine and trans­
mission
parts which an owner can per­
form.
Tampering
with
safety-related
parts
can
endanger
you as
well
as
other

motorists.

Always
observe environmental regula­ tions when disposing of old engine oil,
used
brake fluid,
dirty
engine coolant,
spent batteries or worn out tires.

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VEHICLE
CARE

ENGINE
COMPARTMENT LID

mu
have access to the engine compart-

•Mit
lid from inside the luggage compart- -ent.

"lb
open the
lid,
roll the floor covering out of
~9
way and
turn
both lock handles to the
Tb close the lid, reverse the above proce- ;jre.
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
Always exercise extreme caution when
working on the engine. WARNING
•
Before you check anything in the en­
gine compartment, stop the engine,
fully set the parking brake and remove
the ignition key.

•
Do not work on
your
car if you are
tired or ill, under emotional stress or under influence of drugs, medication
or alcohol.

•
Always let the engine cool down. Hot
components will burn skin on contact.

•
Do not spill engine oil, ATF, brake

fluid,
antifreeze and washer solvent on hot engine components, especially not
on the exhaust system.
These
fluids
are
flammable.

•
Always disconnect the battery
ground strap if you must work on the

fuel
system or the electrical system.
Never
smoke or work near heaters or
other fire hazards if you must work
around
fuel.
Always keep an approved
fire extinguisher immediately
avail­
able.
Be
especially careful if engine is run­

ning:

•
If work must be done with the engine
running, always fully set the parking

brake,
and make sure the shift lever is
in Neutral (Manual transmission) or

Park
(Automatic transmission).

•
Always be alert and extremely
cau­

tious around the engine at
all
times par­
ticularly when the engine is running.

•
Always exercise extreme caution to

prevent
neckties,
jewelry,
long hair or
loose clothing from getting caught in
the fan blades, the V-belts, or any other
moving
engine parts.

•
To avoid electrical shock and per­

sonal
injury
never
touch ignition ca­
bles
or components of the high voltage
electronic ignition system while the en­
gine is running or even when starter is

cranked.

97


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VEHICLE
CARE

LUBRICANTS I
Climate Tropical
40'
30-
20- 10-
0-

10'

20

30'
Single grade oil
Multi grade oil
Gasoline Engines
|B25-565/21

Engine
Your engine was factory filled with an all- season high quality engine oil. If you need
to add oil between oil changes use any high quality petroleum or synthetic based
oil with correct specifications.
The following term must appear on the oil container singly or in combination with
other designations: "API Service SF or
SG".

Engine oils are graded according to their
viscosity. The proper grade to be used in your engine depends on existing climatic
or seasonal conditions. Refer to the temperature chart when
selecting engine oil. As temperature ranges of the different oil grades overlap,
brief variations in outside temperatures
are no cause for alarm. It is also permissi­ ble to mix oil of different viscosities if you
find it necessary to add oil.
When using SAE 10 W or SAE 5 W-20 or SAE 5 W-30 engine oil, avoid high speed
long distance driving if outside tempera­
ture rises above the indicated limits.
Engine Oil Identification Symbol
Select an oil for your vehicle which
con­

forms to the standards of the American Pe­
troleum Institute (API). A symbol has been added to the top of some oil containers to help in selecting the correct oil.
-l -l
/ / SAE '. j -2
t—i iow-3o jji -3

1B25-
532
98 (1) The top portion indicates the oil quality
by API designations.
(2) The center portion shows the SAE oil
viscosity grade.
(3) The lower portion indicates that the oil
has fuel saving capabilities. Transmission
Manual transmission: Hypoid oil SAE 80 (Mil-L-2105 or

API/GL4).

Automatic transmission:
ATF Dexron® or Dexron II® for torque cor
verter and hypoid oil SAE 90 (Mil-L-2105
E

orAPI/GL5) for final drive.
Front axle differential (Syncro only)
Hypoid oil SAE 80 (Mil-L 2105 B M
API/GL 4) or synthetic transmission oi
G50,
SAE75W-90.
The lubricant used does not have to be
changed.

Should the need arise to add oil, it shoulc
only be done with the necessary workshop equipment.
Power steering
ATF Dexron®
Lubricant additives
Volkswagen does not recommend the use of oil additives. It may adversely af­
fect your warranty.


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