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 T6 / T6.1 · 2015–2021
Volkswagen Multivan 2.0 BiTDI Multivan T6 / T6.1 · 204 hp (2015 to 2021)
The Volkswagen Multivan 2.0 BiTDI of the Multivan T6 / T6.1 generation uses the EA288 2.0 BiTDI diesel engine with 204 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 204 PS / 150 kW
- Displacement
- 1 968 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA288 2.0 BiTDI
- Period covered
- 2015–2021
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
204 hp (150 kW), front-wheel drive, 7-speed automatic. Built from 2015 to 2021.
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In the range
It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. The EA288 2.0 BiTDI engine is also fitted to: Skoda Kodiaq (Kodiaq I), Volkswagen Passat (Passat B8), Volkswagen Arteon (Arteon), Volkswagen Tiguan (Tiguan II).
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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]Timing belt
Every 210,000 km
Replace the complete kit (belt, tensioners and usually the water pump) at whichever comes first; a broken belt destroys the engine.
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 2.0 BiTDI Multivan T6 / T6.1?
The EA288 2.0 BiTDI diesel engine (1 968 cc), 204 hp (150 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Multivan 2.0 BiTDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA288 2.0 BiTDI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026