Gasoline engine lubrication system VW Transporter T3
Purpose of motor oil
During operation, engine oil is exposed to a wide variety of influences. Therefore, it is very difficult to accurately determine the effect of various operational influences on...
During operation, engine oil is exposed to a wide variety of influences. Therefore, it is very difficult to accurately determine the effect of various operational influences on...
Engine oil change
Oil change on engines produced before 9.85 is performed every 7500 km, on engines produced from 10.85 every 10000 km or once a year with a lower annual mileage. Every 15000 km the...
Oil change on engines produced before 9.85 is performed every 7500 km, on engines produced from 10.85 every 10000 km or once a year with a lower annual mileage. Every 15000 km the...
Replacing the oil filter
The oil filter should be replaced every 15,000 km. A special tool is used to remove the oil filter at service stations. If you don't have one, you can use a leather belt. You can...
The oil filter should be replaced every 15,000 km. A special tool is used to remove the oil filter at service stations. If you don't have one, you can use a leather belt. You can...
Oil pump, oil filter and pressure reducing valve
The opposed-cylinder engine has a circulating lubrication system with a gear pump, oil filter, oil intake screen and pressure reducing valve. The gear pump is directly connected...
The opposed-cylinder engine has a circulating lubrication system with a gear pump, oil filter, oil intake screen and pressure reducing valve. The gear pump is directly connected...
Removal and installation the oil pressure reducing valve
If the lubrication system is not functioning properly, the oil pressure relief valve should be checked, as the valve piston may be jammed at the upper or lower extreme point. When...
If the lubrication system is not functioning properly, the oil pressure relief valve should be checked, as the valve piston may be jammed at the upper or lower extreme point. When...
Checking, removing and installing a hydraulically operated oil switch
Only cars produced before 7.85. The oil pressure switch is located in the oil pan and, together with the control lamp on the instrument panel, serves to monitor the oil pressure....
Only cars produced before 7.85. The oil pressure switch is located in the oil pan and, together with the control lamp on the instrument panel, serves to monitor the oil pressure....
Automatic oil pressure control
Only cars produced since 8.85. The VW bus manufactured since August 85 is equipped with a dynamic oil pressure control system. This means that control is carried out regardless of...
Only cars produced since 8.85. The VW bus manufactured since August 85 is equipped with a dynamic oil pressure control system. This means that control is carried out regardless of...
Checking the oil switch, checking the oil pressure
Only cars produced since 8.85. The 0.3 bar oil switch is identified by its brown insulation. It is located in the place of the previous oil switch between the protective tubes of...
Only cars produced since 8.85. The 0.3 bar oil switch is identified by its brown insulation. It is located in the place of the previous oil switch between the protective tubes of...
Removal and installation the oil pump
Removal Removing the oil pump is possible without removing the engine. Drain the oil from the engine. Remove the muffler cover. Support the engine with a mobile garage jack with a...
Removal Removing the oil pump is possible without removing the engine. Drain the oil from the engine. Remove the muffler cover. Support the engine with a mobile garage jack with a...
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Transporter T4
Transporter T3
- General information
- User manual
- Maintenance
- Power unit
- Engine repair
- Ignition system
- Lubrication system
- Cooling system
- Fuel system (petrol)
- Fuel system (diesel)
- Injection system (petrol)
- Exhaust system
- Transmission
- Clutch
- Car gearbox
- Chassis
- Car suspension
- Steering
- Brake system
- Wheels and tires
- Body
- Exterior
- Interior
- Doors and windows
- Heating system
- Electrical equipment
- Equipment and devices
- Lighting and signaling
- Power devices
- Electrical circuits
- General information
- Maintenance
- Petrol engines
- Engine repair
- Lubrication system
- Cooling system
- Power and exhaust system
- Carburetor 34 PICT
- Carburetors 2E3 and 2E4
- Fuel injection system
- Ignition system
- Diesel engines
- Engine repair
- Lubrication system
- Cooling system
- Power and exhaust system
- Transmission
- Clutch
- Car gearbox
- Chassis
- Front suspension
- Rear suspension
- Steering
- Brake system
- Body
- Body and interior elements
- Doors, locks and windows
- Electrical equipment
- Lighting system
- Equipment and devices
- Power devices (diesel)
- Power devices (petrol)
- Wiring diagrams (diesel)
- Wiring diagrams (petrol)

