Motor oil for Volkswagen LT
Type the engine variant of your Volkswagen LT to see the right engine oil and the manufacturer approvals.
Which engine do you drive?
Fuel and model year are enough - only the matching engines stay.
- 2.5 TDI2002–2006 · 80 kW / 109 hp · Diesel
- 2.8 TDI CR2002–2006 · 116 kW / 158 hp · Diesel
- 2.5 TDI2001–2006 · 61 kW / 83 hp · Diesel
- 2.5 TDI2001–2006 · 70 kW / 95 hp · Diesel
- 2.5 TDI1999–2001 · 66 kW / 90 hp · Diesel
- 2.8 TDI1999–2002 · 96 kW / 131 hp · Diesel
- 46 2.3 i1997–2000 · Petrol
- 46 2.5 TDi1997–2000 · Diesel
The power is on your registration certificate, field P.2 (in kW).
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
Oils for Volkswagen LT
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Volkswagen LT
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 TDI (80 kW) | 2002–2006 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 8.5 L |
| 2.8 TDI CR | 2002–2006 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7.8 L |
| 2.5 TDI (61 kW) | 2001–2006 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | not specified |
| 2.5 TDI (70 kW) | 2001–2006 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | not specified |
| 2.5 TDI (66 kW) | 1999–2001 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | not specified |
| 2.8 TDI (96 kW) | 1999–2002 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | not specified |
| 46 2.3 i | 1997–2000 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 8.9 L |
| 46 2.5 TDi | 1997–2000 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7.8 L |
| 46 2.8 TDi | 1997–2000 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 28(A) 2.3i | 1996–2006 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 8.9 L |
| 28(A) 2.5 SDI | 1996–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7.8 L |
| 28(A) 2.5 TDI | 1996–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7.8 L |
| 28(A) 2.8 TDI | 1996–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 35(A) 2.3i | 1996–2006 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 8.9 L |
| 35(A) 2.5 SDI | 1996–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7.8 L |
| 35(A) 2.5 TDI | 1996–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7.8 L |
| 35(A) 2.8 TDI | 1996–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 46(A) 2.3i | 1996–2006 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 8.9 L |
| 46(A) 2.5 TDI | 1996–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7.8 L |
| 46(A) 2.8 TDI | 1996–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 45 2.4 | 1990–1996 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 45 2.4 4x4 | 1990–1996 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 45 2.4 Turbo Diesel | 1990–1996 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 45 2.4 Turbo Diesel 4x4 | 1990–1996 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 2.4 (LT28, LT31, LT35(E), LT40(A), LT45, LT50, LT55) | 1986–1989 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 2.4 Diesel (LT28, LT31, LT35(E), LT40(A), LT45, LT50, LT55) | 1986–1989 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 2.4 Turbo Diesel (LT28, LT31, LT35(E), LT40(A), LT45, LT50, LT55) | 1986–1989 | 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50 | 7 L |
| 28 | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 28 D (55 kW) | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 28 TD | 1982–1986 | 10W-40, 15W-50 | 7 L |
| 31 | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 31 D (55 kW) | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 35 | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 35 D (55 kW) | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 40 | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 40 D (55 kW) | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 45 | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 45 D (55 kW) | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 50 | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 50 D (55 kW) | 1982–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 7 L |
| 45 | 1981–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 45 D (55 kW) | 1981–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 6.5 L |
| 28 D (55 kW) | 1978–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 6.5 L |
| 31 D (55 kW) | 1978–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 6.5 L |
| 35 D (55 kW) | 1978–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 6.5 L |
| 40 | 1978–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 40 D (55 kW) | 1978–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 6.5 L |
| 28 | 1975–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 28 D (48 kW) | 1975–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 11 L |
| 31 | 1975–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 31 D (48 kW) | 1975–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 11 L |
| 35 | 1975–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 4.5 L |
| 35 D (48 kW) | 1975–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 11 L |
| 40 D (48 kW) | 1975–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 11 L |
Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.
Other fluids for the Volkswagen LT
| Fluid | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Manual gearbox & axle oil | 75W-90, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000 |
| Axle & differential oil | 85W-90, 75W-90, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000 |
| Brake fluid | VW 501 14 (TL 766-Z), FMVSS 116 DOT 3 |
| Coolant & antifreeze | G11, G12 |
| Power steering fluid | Dexron III, ZF TE-ML 02F |
Which viscosity does a Volkswagen LT need?
We cover 54 engine variants of the Volkswagen LT. The most commonly approved grades are 10W-40, 15W-50, 5W-40 and 5W-30. Fill quantity ranges from 4.5 to 11.0 litres depending on the engine.
Which approvals does Volkswagen require?
Volkswagen mostly calls for the approvals VW 501 01, VW 505 00, VW 502 00 and VW 504 00. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.
Volkswagen LT engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Volkswagen LT: LT 2.5 TDI (80 kW) 2002–2006, LT 2.8 TDI CR 2002–2006, LT 2.5 TDI (61 kW) 2001–2006, LT 2.5 TDI (70 kW) 2001–2006, LT 2.5 TDI (66 kW) 1999–2001, LT 2.8 TDI (96 kW) 1999–2002, LT 46 2.3 i 1997–2000, LT 46 2.5 TDi 1997–2000, LT 46 2.8 TDi 1997–2000, LT 28(A) 2.3i 1996–2006, LT 28(A) 2.5 SDI 1996–1999, LT 28(A) 2.5 TDI 1996–1999, LT 28(A) 2.8 TDI 1996–1999, LT 35(A) 2.3i 1996–2006, LT 35(A) 2.5 SDI 1996–1999, LT 35(A) 2.5 TDI 1996–1999, LT 35(A) 2.8 TDI 1996–1999, LT 46(A) 2.3i 1996–2006, LT 46(A) 2.5 TDI 1996–1999, LT 46(A) 2.8 TDI 1996–1999, LT 45 2.4 1990–1996, LT 45 2.4 4x4 1990–1996, LT 45 2.4 Turbo Diesel 1990–1996, LT 45 2.4 Turbo Diesel 4x4 1990–1996, LT 2.4 (LT28, LT31, LT35(E), LT40(A), LT45, LT50, LT55) 1986–1989, LT 2.4 Diesel (LT28, LT31, LT35(E), LT40(A), LT45, LT50, LT55) 1986–1989, LT 2.4 Turbo Diesel (LT28, LT31, LT35(E), LT40(A), LT45, LT50, LT55) 1986–1989, LT 28 1982–1986, LT 28 D (55 kW) 1982–1986, LT 28 TD 1982–1986, LT 31 1982–1986, LT 31 D (55 kW) 1982–1986, LT 35 1982–1986, LT 35 D (55 kW) 1982–1986, LT 40 1982–1986, LT 40 D (55 kW) 1982–1986, LT 45 1982–1986, LT 45 D (55 kW) 1982–1986, LT 50 1982–1986, LT 50 D (55 kW) 1982–1986, LT 45 1981–1982, LT 45 D (55 kW) 1981–1982, LT 28 D (55 kW) 1978–1982, LT 31 D (55 kW) 1978–1982, LT 35 D (55 kW) 1978–1982, LT 40 1978–1982, LT 40 D (55 kW) 1978–1982, LT 28 1975–1982, LT 28 D (48 kW) 1975–1982, LT 31 1975–1982, LT 31 D (48 kW) 1975–1982, LT 35 1975–1982, LT 35 D (48 kW) 1975–1982 and LT 40 D (48 kW) 1975–1982. Your engine is not listed? Type your vehicle into the search above.