General data
General basic values
Speed at maximum performance
Compensation for valve play
Inlet valve stem diameter
Outlet valve stem diameter
Number of spark plugs/glow plugs required
Turbo/compressor maximum charge air pressure
Minimum engine oil pressure when idling
Maximum deformation of cylinder head
0,100
mm
Rework of the cylinder head is not allowed.
Cooling system
Cooling system pressure (radiator cap opening pressure)
Thermostat opens at temperature
Cooling fan is switched off at temperature
Cooling fan is switched off at temperature
Cooling fan is switched on at temperature
Cooling fan is switched on at temperature
Belt info
General dimensions
Accessory drive belt size
up to vehicle chassis no. 6Y-5-331 600, without air-conditioning system
21,18 x 858
Accessory drive belt size
from vehicle chassis no. 6Y-5-331 601, without air-conditioning system
21,10 x 819
Accessory drive belt size
with air-conditioning
21,18 x 996
Fuel system
Fuel system in general
Mixture processing designation
Exhaust gas test values
General exhaust-gas-relevant values
Exhaust gas recirculation
Diagnostic socket location
Behind the fuse box cover.
Idling speed with manual gearbox
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
Diesel exhaust gas values
Diesel conditioning gas injections
10
from 60° C engine oil temperature
Brake system
Brake dimensions
Front axle brake disc thickness
Brake caliper FS III
22,00
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Brake caliper FS III
19,00
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Rear axle brake drum diameter
Rear axle brake drum diameter wear limit
Front axle brake lining thickness
Brake caliper FS III, with backing plate
19,60
mm
Front axle brake lining thickness wear limit
Brake caliper FS III, without backing plate
2,00
mm
Front axle brake disc diameter
Brake caliper FS III
256,00
mm
Front axle brake piston diameter
Brake caliper FS III
54,00
mm
Electrical system
Measuring values of sensors and actuators
Engine temperature sensor resistance at 0°
Engine temperature sensor resistance at 20°
Engine temperature sensor resistance at 40°
Engine temperature sensor resistance at 60°
Engine temperature sensor resistance at 80°
General electrical system
Battery capacity
Version 1
36
Ah
depending on equipment
Battery capacity
Version 2
44
Ah
depending on equipment
Battery capacity
Version 3
61
Ah
depending on equipment
Battery capacity
Version 4
72
Ah
depending on equipment
Battery cold test current
Battery cold test current
Battery cold test current
Battery cold test current
Alternator charging current
Consumables
Filling quantities and specifications
Engine oil viscosity
VW 506 01
SAE 0W-30|SAE 5W-30
Engine oil specification
with fixed maintenance interval
VW 505 01
Engine oil specification
with flexible maintenance interval
VW 506 01|VW 507 00
Manual gearbox oil specification
Power steering oil specification
Cooling fluid specification
Brake fluid when changing
Brake fluid specification
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
Refrigerant specification
Air-conditioning system oil
Air-conditioning compressor oil specification
G 052 300 A2
Original oil
Lighting
Front light sources
Low beam
with halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Low beam
with xenon headlights
D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
High beam
with halogen headlamp
H3 12V 55W PK22s
High beam
with xenon headlights
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Parking light
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d Longlife
Fog lamps
up to 2004
H3 12V 55W PK22s
Fog lamps
from 2005
HB4 12V 51W P22d
Fog lamps
RS model
H3 12V 55W PK22s
Front direction indicator
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Side direction indicator
WY5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d yellow
Rear light sources
Rear direction indicator
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Internal light sources
Change intervals
For service data
Engine control toothed belt change interval
from 2003/08
every 120.000 km
Engine control toothed belt change interval
up to 2003/07
every 90.000 km
Engine control toothed belt test mode
not prescribed by the manufacturer
Engine control unit tensioning roller change interval
from 2003/08
every 240.000 km
Engine control unit tensioning roller change interval
up to 2003/07
every 90.000 km
Accessory drive belt test interval
Air filter change interval
every 60.000 km / 4 years
Fuel filter change interval
Fuel filter change interval
with bio-diesel
every 30.000 km
Brake fluid change interval
Engine oil and filter change interval
every 15.000 km / once a year
Engine oil and filter change interval
Longlife
every 50.000 km / 2 years
Battery emergency call system change interval
Interior filter change interval
every 30.000 km / 2 years
Tyre repair kit change interval