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

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Transporter / Type 2, T1/T2 (EU) differential fluid capacity is 1,4 liters. Service intervals require a check every 10000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Transporter/Bus 2000, T2 (1976-1979)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Transporter/Bus 1800, T2 (1974-1976)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Transporter/Bus 1700, T2 (1973-1975)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km

Additional Notes

  • The differential fluid capacity across the Volkswagen Transporter T2 automatic variants — covering the 1700 (1973-1975), 1800 (1974-1976), and 2000 (1976-1979) — is uniformly specified at 1.4 liters, indicating a service fill volume rather than a full overhaul quantity.
  • A 1.4-liter differential capacity is a relatively modest figure, consistent with the compact rear-mounted differential housings typical of air-cooled rear-engine layouts used in the T2 generation.
  • The check interval for all three engine displacement variants is set at 10,000 km under normal use conditions, meaning the specification applies to standard operating environments rather than demanding or heavy-load service cycles.
  • The differential fluid specifications across the 1700, 1800, and 2000 engine variants are identical in both capacity and check interval, showing no variation tied to engine displacement within the T2 automatic configuration.
  • The note "differential, from automatic" indicates these capacity and interval figures apply specifically to units equipped with an automatic transmission, distinguishing the differential service data from any manual transmission configuration.

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