Vehicle Data Quiz - Volkswagen Transporter 1972 Instruction Manual

Vehicle data quiz

What sort of fuel does your vehicle
require?
What sort of engine oil?
What is the difference in quantity
between the minimum and maximum
marks on the dipstick?
How often should the engine oil be
changed?
What sort of oil is used in gearbox and
final drive?**
When is the gearbox and final drive
oil changed?**
How often should the front axle be
greased?
How much brake fluid should there be
in the reservoir?
* In some countries HD oil is known as "SD" oil.
** For automatic transmission see the special brochure.
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Regular fuel with a minimum rating of 91 octane.
HD oil for gasoline engines*
SAE grade (viscosity) according to time of year. See also Instruction Manual Part 2.
1.6 liter engine — 1.25 liter
1.7 liter engine — 0.5 liter
1.6 liter engine — At 1000, 5000 and then every 5000 km
Amount required 2.5 liters
1.7 liter engine — At 1000, 5000 and then every 5000 km
The full flow filter element must be replaced at 1000, 10 000 and then every 10 000 km
Amount required 3.5 liters when filter is changed 3.0 liters without filter change
SAE 90 Hypoid oil according to MIL-L-2105-B specification
(additive basis: Sulphur-phosphor)
Exception: SAE 80 in countries where the average temperature is low.
Only at 1000 km.
Every 30 000 km. If you do less than 30 000 km per year, grease once a year.
The fluid level should always be between the upper lower edges of the window.