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: [[File:VW Approved-Oil-List.pdf]]
 
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The general consensus is T 15W40 in NA diesels, Rotella T6 5W-40 synthetic in all turbos
 
The general consensus is T 15W40 in NA diesels, Rotella T6 5W-40 synthetic in all turbos
  
== Comments ==
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== Fuel Lines ==  
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Clear Nylon or better is preferred (stock was nylon), most use tygon or viton. Recommended lines:
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=== Filter to Injection Pump ===
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[https://www.mcmaster.com/5549K34/ McMaster - 5549K34]
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If you prefer Amazon
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[https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-12-0054-Tygon-Premium/dp/B0022ZYUFW Motion Pro 12-0054 Tygon Clear 1/4" x 3' Premium Fuel Line]
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=== Between Injectors ===
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[https://www.mcmaster.com/5549K31/ McMaster - 5549K31]

Revision as of 14:34, 31 May 2021

General Maintenance

TheSamba - Vanagon maintenance 1983-2011

Gnarlodious owns a DV and this is her page

Oil

Reference

TDIClube TDI Clube - Engine Oil and Filter Maintenance
VW Oil Specs Explained
File:VW Approved-Oil-List.pdf


The general consensus is T 15W40 in NA diesels, Rotella T6 5W-40 synthetic in all turbos

Fuel Lines

Clear Nylon or better is preferred (stock was nylon), most use tygon or viton. Recommended lines:

Filter to Injection Pump

McMaster - 5549K34

If you prefer Amazon

Motion Pro 12-0054 Tygon Clear 1/4" x 3' Premium Fuel Line

Between Injectors

McMaster - 5549K31