Volkswagen (VW) Transporter III (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Transporter III (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 16 to 17,5 liters. The service interval for coolant is 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Transporter/Caravelle 1.9 (44 kW) (1982-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 17,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
Transporter/Caravelle 1.9 (57 kW) (1982-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 17,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
Transporter/Caravelle 1.6 D (37 kW) (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 16 liter
  • Change 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Transporter III (EU) 1.6 D (37 kW) carries a cooling system capacity of 16 liters, while both 1.9-liter variants hold 17.5 liters, reflecting the larger displacement engine's greater thermal mass and cooling circuit volume.
  • The two 1.9-liter configurations, rated at 44 kW and 57 kW respectively, share an identical 17.5-liter cooling system capacity despite their difference in power output.
  • All three configurations specify a 24-month change interval under normal use conditions, meaning the coolant replacement cycle is tied to elapsed time rather than mileage alone.
  • The 1.6 D (37 kW) variant is the only diesel-engined configuration among the three, and at 16 liters, its cooling system capacity is 1.5 liters lower than the petrol-powered 1.9-liter variants.
  • The 1.9-liter variants were introduced in 1982, one year after the 1.6 D, with all three configurations sharing the same 1985 end year within the specified range.

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