How often should a Cambelt be changed on a VW Transporter?

every four years
We recommend changing your cambelt once every four years for cars registered before September 2009, and every five years for cars registered after. If you reach the recommended mileage limit before 4 or 5 years, you may need to change the cambelt sooner.

How reliable are VW Transporter vans?

Yes, the VW T5 is reputed to be one of the most reliable vans on the road and it is frequent to see well maintained T5’s reaching over 250,000 miles (and even higher). The common problems documented here are minimal considering the model is now approaching 20 years of age.

Is VW Transporter reliable?

The Transporter has amassed a reputation for solid and reliable motoring, hence its high residual values. Most of its underpinnings are shared with many other products in the Volkswagen Group range, so parts are easily accessible.

What kind of engine does a VW Transporter have?

The Transporter Sportline is the range-topping trim level of the Transporter panel and Kombi van. It comes as standard with a 174 PS (128 kW; 172 bhp) Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine, generating torque of 400 newton-metres (295 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm, and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.

What’s new in the Volkswagen Transporter range?

  With the range comprising a single and double-cab pickup, panel van, crew bus, Kombi, Caravelle and California, the T6.1 update brings news styling, cabin updates, connectivity enhancements and a Volkswagen Commercial has revealed specifications and pricing for its facelifted Transporter range.

What is a VW Transporter T5?

The Volkswagen Transporter T5 range is the fifth generation of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV/VWN) ‘Transporter’ series of medium-sized light commercial vehicles and the people mover Caravelle/Multivan range. It was launched 6 October 2002, and went into full production on 25 April 2003, replacing the fourth generation T4 Transporter range.

What is the difference between T30 and T32 VW Transporter?

T30 – 3.0 tonnes T32 – 3.2 tonnes The biggest difference on these VW Transporter models however – the T32 has different suspension components as well as upgraded brakes on the higher BHP models (180 and 204bhp) than it’s lower weight counterparts to enable it to carry a higher payload safely.