Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 10000 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) 2.4 D, 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) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) 2.4 D … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on VW TRANSPORTER 4 (T4) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for Transporter IV Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) and other VW models

Oil filter

        Oil filter for Transporter T4 Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) Diesel (78 hp)
      
        Oil filter for Transporter T4 Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) Petrol (110 hp)
      
        Oil filter for Transporter T4 Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) Petrol (110 hp)
      
        Oil filter for Transporter T4 Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) Diesel (78 hp)
      
        Oil filter for Transporter T4 Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) Diesel (102 hp)
      
        Oil filter for Transporter T4 Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) Diesel (102 hp)
      
        Oil filter for Transporter T4 Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Oil filter for Transporter T4 Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Oil filter for Transporter T4 Minibus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7DK, 70J, 70K, 7DC, 7DJ) Diesel (151 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Transporter T4. Tools you need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Drive socket # 12 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Drive socket # 32 
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Fender cover

Buy tools

AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Please note: all work on the car – VW Transporter T4 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Transporter T4. Professionals recommend:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 5

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.
Step 6

Remove the oil pan cover.
Step 7

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8

Put a waste oil container with at least 6 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 9

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Transporter T4. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 11

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.

Step 12

Unscrew the oil filter. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Transporter T4. Tip from AUTODOC:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 14

Clean the oil filter seat.
Step 15

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 16

Screw the new filter into its place. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 17

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 18

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 nm torque.
Step 19

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 20

Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 21

Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.
Step 22

Lower the car.

Step 23

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 24

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 5.5 l.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Transporter T4. Tip:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 25

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 26

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 27

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 28

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 29

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 30

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Transporter T4. AUTODOC recommends:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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