How to carry out replacement: Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil 2.5 TDI T4 Transporter
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How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Transporter T4 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil on your VW TRANSPORTER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Automatic transmission fluid : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.4 D Syncro, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 1.8, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 1.9 D, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 1.9 TD, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.0, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 TDI Syncro, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.8 VR 6, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.8 VR6 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change transmission oil / gear oil on VW TRANSPORTER 4 (T4) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil for Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW Transporter T4. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit No.H17.
Impact socket №12
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
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Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW Transporter T4. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW Transporter T4. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW Transporter T4. Tip from AUTODOC:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 4
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  4. Step 6.1
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    Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole.
    Step 6.2
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 3 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  6. Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil replacement on T4 Transporter 2.5 TDI 1996 - download illustrated guide
    Unscrew the drain plug. Use HEX No.H17.
  7. Step 9
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: manual gearbox oil – VW Transporter T4. Professionals recommend:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  8. Step 10
    Changing of Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil on T4 Transporter 1998 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Unscrew the filler plug of the gearbox housing. Use HEX No.H17.
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