VDL (Bova/Berkhof) Bus & Coach chassis

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

VDL (Bova/Berkhof) Bus & Coach chassis requires power steering fluid with a capacity of 8 liters. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
TB2175 Euro 3, DAF PE 183C (2008- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Code: TRW THP80
TB2175 Euro 3, DAF PE 228C (2008- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Code: TRW THP80
DB250 Euro 3 (2003-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Code: TRW THP80

Additional Notes

  • The VDL Bus & Coach chassis DB250 Euro 3, covering model years 2003-2008, carries a power steering fluid capacity of 8 liters under normal use conditions.
  • An 8-liter capacity for a power steering system is notably large compared to typical passenger car systems, which commonly hold 1-2 liters, reflecting the scale and hydraulic demands of a full-size bus or coach chassis.
  • The TB2175 Euro 3 fitted with the DAF PE 183C engine, from 2008 onward, shares the same 8-liter power steering fluid capacity under normal use conditions as the DB250 Euro 3.
  • The TB2175 Euro 3 with the DAF PE 228C engine, also from 2008 onward, likewise specifies an 8-liter power steering fluid capacity under normal use conditions, matching the PE 183C variant exactly despite the difference in engine designation.
  • The PE 183C and PE 228C designations on the TB2175 Euro 3 represent distinct engine configurations within the same chassis family, yet both share an identical power steering fluid capacity, indicating the steering system architecture is consistent across those two engine variants.

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