Volkswagen (VW) Transporter / Type 2, T1/T2 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Transporter / Type 2, T1/T2 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3 to 6 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 km and changes at 30000 km or 50000 km. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Transporter/Bus 2000, T2 (1976-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 50000 km
  • Code: 3/1
Transporter/Bus 2000, T2 (1976-1979)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 3/1
Transporter/Bus 1800, T2 (1974-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 50000 km
  • Code: 3/1
Transporter/Bus 1800, T2 (1974-1976)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 3/1
Transporter/Bus 1700, T2 (1973-1975)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 50000 km
  • Code: 3/1
Transporter/Bus 1700, T2 (1973-1975)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all three engine variants of the Volkswagen Transporter T2 covered here — the 1700, 1800, and 2000 — the automatic transmission dry fill capacity is listed at 6 liters. A dry fill figure represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely drained or rebuilt transmission, including the torque converter and all internal passages.
  • The service fill capacity for all listed configurations is 3 liters, exactly half the dry fill volume. A service fill applies when fluid is drained and refilled during routine maintenance, where residual fluid remains in the torque converter, making a full 6-liter fill unnecessary.
  • Under normal use conditions, the change interval for all three engine variants is set at 50000 km. Under severe use conditions, the same variants specify a shortened change interval of 30000 km, reflecting the accelerated fluid degradation associated with more demanding operating conditions.
  • The fluid level check interval is 10000 km across all listed configurations, regardless of whether the use condition is classified as normal or severe. The check interval remains constant even as the change interval varies between the two use conditions.
  • The 1700 engine variant covers model years 1973-1975, the 1800 covers 1974-1976, and the 2000 covers 1976-1979. Despite spanning different production periods, all three share identical capacity and interval specifications for both normal and severe use conditions.
  • The 20000 km difference between the normal and severe change intervals — 50000 km versus 30000 km — applies uniformly across the 1700, 1800, and 2000 variants, indicating a consistent approach to severe-duty service across the T2 automatic transmission lineup as specified.

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