1992 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER service interval

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We
thank you for the confidence you have placed in us through
:he purchase of the new Caravelle/Transporter.

~~e
new Caravelle/Transporter has been completely redesigned. In

:~'s
process the years of experience
with
several million Trans- porters and
front
wheel drive passenger cars has been put to good

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new Caravelle/Transporter is distinguished by the generous
amount of inside space it offers and by its modern aerodynamic styl-
-g.
In addition it also has a high payload, variability, driving comfort
and driving safety.
Environmental factors played a large part in its design, selection of
materials and manufacture. The result speaks for itself: TheVolks- .vagen is
thrifty
with
petrol is low pollutant, only requires a small
amount of servicing at long intervals, has extremely long-life wear- "ng parts and is extensively recyclable. Therefore it has all the typical

Volkswagen
virtues such as, economy, quality, reliability and value retention.
t is also reassuring for you to know
that
one of the largest and most
efficient organizations in the world is available to look after your

Volkswagen.
In Europe alone there is a network of about 9000 Volks­ wagen dealers
that
work economically and professionally in accord­

ance
with
factory guidelines.
The Volkswagen dealers also guarantee
that
everything is OK on your CaravelleATransporter. They offer you
• 1 year warranty against defects -
with
no mileage
limit
In the majority of countries there is a complete package of additional
warranty cover and services offered, like for example:
• 6 years warranty against rusting-through on the bodywor< -
without
expense for interim treatment.
• 1 year warranty on workshop repairs
• 1 year warranty on all genuine parts and on Volkswagen
acces­
sories
approved by us.
• The quick, value for money Express Service for the smaller jobs
• A reasonably priced replacement car for the period
that
yours is being serviced or repaired - ask your dealer.
• The Volkswagen Accessory Service
Tested,
factory approved accessories and the professional installa­

tion
- hereto please also read the note on
Page
116.

Volkswagen
dealers will gladly supply details on the above-men­ tioned services and possible country specific deviations.
Please
see

also
the notes in the Service Schedule.

We
wish you pleasant and safe motoring at all times.

Your
VOLKSWAGEN
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VEHICLE LITERATURE
In the vehicle wallet you will find, in addition
to this
Instruction
manual,
a Service Schedule and a Service address
list.

Also
depending on vehicle model and equip­ ment there can be various Supplements

(e.g.
for car radio, Multivan or Camper).
If one of these publications appears to be

missing
or you have the impression
that
the
information on some equipment or model
version is not complete, please contact your

Volkswagen
dealer. He will be pleased to help you.

You
can naturally also get in touch direct

with
our Service Department or
with
the Im­ porter in your country. The telephone numbers and addresses are to be found in
the Service address list.
The
Instruction
Manual
should be read carefully as soon as possible
so
that
you get to know your vehicle quickly.

Your
special attention is drawn to the
chapter "Driving tips" in this instruction
manual.
There you will see how you can
drive
safely,
economically
and envi­
ronment
consciously.
For
safety
reasons
please
note
also
the
information
on Accessories,
modifications
and the
renewal
of

parts
on
page
117.
The other chapters are of course also im­ portant because the correct operation of the
vehicle serves - in addition to regular care
and maintenance - to maintain the value of
the vehicle and is, in many
cases,
also one of the stipulations for upholding warranty

claims.

At the end of this manual we have made a list of the checks which you should carry out
regularly to keep your vehicle roadworthy at
all times.
The Service Schedule
contains
- identification data for your car - the Service intervals
- the Service operations
- important details about Warranty
Service
work which has been carried out is

also
confirmed in the Service
Schedule.
This

can
be important when a claim is made under Warranty.

Your
should always present the Service
Schedule
when taking the vehicle to
a
Volks­
wagen dealer.
The Service address
list

contains
- addresses and telephone numbers of
Volkswagen
dealers in Europe and over­
seas.

- important information on the Volks­ wagen dealer emergency services
Notes
on the
layout
of
this
Manual:

It describes the largest possible range of
equipment envisaged at the time of going to

press.
Some of the equipment may be avail­
able later on or not at all or will not be offered in certain Export markets.

Items
of equipment marked
with
a * are
only standard on certain model versions or
are only available as optional extras on cer­
tain models.
All blocks of
text
which
have
this

colour
backing
and the
title
"At­

tention"
refer
to
potential
acci­
dent
or
injury
risks.

Texts
following
this
symbol
and

printed
in
italics
are
important

notes
on
environmental
protection.

One
final
request:

When you sell your car please give the com­ plete Vehicle Wallet to the new owner be­

cause
the vehicle literature belongs to the

vehicle.

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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE

Topping
up
engine
oil Unscrew the cap from oil filler opening and
pour oil in 0.5 litres at a time. Then check
level with the dipstick.
On no account must the oil level be
above area C. Otherwise oil can be drawn into the engine via the crankcase breather
and escape into the atmosphere via the ex­ haust system. On vehicles fitted with a
catalytic converter, the oil could burn inside
the converter causing it damage. Attention
When topping up the oil, do not spill it onto hot engine compo­nents - danger of fire.
Carefully close the filler cap and push the oil
dipstick in as far as possible, this will pre­
vent oil spill when the engine is running.

Changing engine
oil Not only does the engine oil deteriorate due
to use when the engine is running, but also to ageing. The engine oil change intervals depend therefore on the mileage and also
on the time elapsed.
Petrol engines
Change engine oil every 15 000 km or every 12 months (whichever comes first).
Diesel engines
Change engine oil every 7500 km or every 12 months (whichever comes first).
For further details, see Service Schedule. For petrol and Diesel engines
If the vehicle is used continuously in ar­
duous conditions, the engine oil must be
changed at shorter intervals - see also page

93.

Recommended oil and viscosity classes -
see page 96.
Attention
Old oil must be stored out of reach of children until it is dis­
posed of in the correct manner.

ojfcj
On no account must oil be
earth.

Because of the disposal
problems,
the necessary special tools anc
specialist knowledge required the engine oil and filter changing shoulc
preferably be done by a Volkswagen
dealer.

Engine
oil
additives

No additives should be mixed with
the engine oil.
Any damage caused by the use o
such additives will not be coverec by the warranty.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE

Gearbox
oil
Specifications

Manual
gearbox
and
final
drive

•
Gear
oil,
API-GL
4, SAE 80 or
•
Gear
oil, G 50, SAE 75 W-90

Automatic
gearbox

• Final drive:
Gear
oil, G 50, SAE 75 W-90 I Gearbox part: ATF Dexron®
Checking oil
level
rVith
a
manual
gearbox
and
final

drive
the oil level does not need checking.
'.ith the
automatic
gearbox
the oil

•e.
el in the final drive does not need check- *g either.

"he
ATF
level
in
gearbox
part
must ": .'/ever be checked in between the inter-

•BS
given in Service Schedule. To do this
ire vehicle must be standing on a level sur-
fe:e.
The
level must only be checked when
He ATF is
warm.
(Approximately 10 km

Irrer
starting from
cold,
the ATF has re­
tted the required temperature.) If fluid is
l:: :: or too hot the reading will be incorrect.
1
he engine must be running at idling
speed,

the handbrake must be applied and the se­ lector lever at "N".

To
check, pull dipstick (see Fig.) out, wipe
with a clean lint-free rag and then insert it
fully
again.

Pull
the dipstick out and check ATF
level.

When
the ATF is
warm
the
level
must
be
between
the two
marks
- other­

wise
the vehicle must be taken to a
Volks­
wagen
dealer without delay so that they can
find the reason for the incorrect
level.
It is not sufficient to merely top up or drain off

ATF.
Changing oil

For
the manual
gearbox
with
final

drive
the oil does not need changing.
For the
automatic
gearbox
the :
the final drive does not need
chariC-g

either. The ATF in gearbox part must how­

ever
be changed at the intervals given in
Service
Schedule.
Because of the disposal
prob­

lems,
the
special
tools
necessary
and the
specialist
knowledge
re­
quired,
the ATF
changing
should

preferably
be
done
by a
Volkswagen
dealer.

Notes

•
When
there
is no
lubricant
in the
manual
or
automatic
gearbox,
the

engine
must
not be
started
and the
vehicle may only be
towed
with
the

driving
wheels
lifted.

• No
additives
may be
mixed
with
the lubricants.
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GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
Air
cleaner
Power
assisted
steering

The
paper
filter
element in the air cleaner is normally renewed as detailed in the Service

Schedule.
In very dusty conditions the el­
ement must be cleaned or renewed at
shorter intervals.
To clean or
renew
element

•
Release
clip (1 ) •
Press
locking handle ( 2 ) down and un­ hook it.
• Take
filter
housing out upwards.
• Take
filter
element out. •
Clean
element
with
compressed air or renew it.

The
element must not be washed
with
pet­ rol or moistened
with
oil.
Installing

• Insert
filter
housing. Ensure
that
the
plastic
lug on the rearend of the elementfits
in the recess in the mounting.
• Secure clip (1 ).
• Pull locking handle ( 2 ) up until it en­
gages.

The
reservoir is located in the engine com­partment on the
right
looking forward.

The
power assisted steering is filled
with
our hydraulic oil G 002 000.

The
correct oil level in the reservoir is
essen­

tial for the satisfactory operation of the power assisted steering.

The
level can only be checked
with
the en­ gine at normal operating temperature but not running.
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