Oil change — LongLife service
≈ 30,000 km or 2 years
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years. VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]Multivan T5 · 2003–2009
Volkswagen Multivan 2.5 TDI Multivan T5 · 174 hp (2003 to 2009)
The Volkswagen Multivan 2.5 TDI of the Multivan T5 generation uses the 2.5 R5 TDI diesel engine with 174 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 174 PS / 128 kW
- Displacement
- 2 461 cm³
- Cylinders
- 5
- Engine code
- 2.5 R5 TDI
- Period covered
- 2003–2009
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
174 hp (128 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2003 to 2009.
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In the range
It sits between the 2.0 TDI (140 hp) and the 2.0 BiTDI (180 hp). The 2.5 R5 TDI engine is also fitted to: Volkswagen Touareg (Touareg I (7L)).
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Maintenance and records
≈: estimated reference — the vehicle’s service indicator prevails.
Oil change — fixed service
15,000 km or 1 year
Every 15,000 km or 1 year. Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 2 years
At 3 years, then every 2 years. Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Air filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace more often in dusty conditions.
Source [1]Cabin filter
30,000 km or 2 years
Often replaced at each service; earlier if smells or persistent misting appear.
Source [1]Diesel filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Drain any water at each service; a clogged filter causes loss of power.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Volkswagen Multivan 2.5 TDI Multivan T5?
The 2.5 R5 TDI diesel engine (2 461 cc), 174 hp (128 kW).
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Which oil for the Volkswagen Multivan 2.5 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 2.5 R5 TDI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026