Oil change — LongLife service
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years
30 000 km
24 months
VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]Touareg I (7L) · 2003–2010
Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 R5 TDI Touareg I (7L) · 174 hp (2003 to 2010)
The Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 R5 TDI of the Touareg I (7L) generation uses the 2.5 R5 TDI diesel engine with 174 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 174 PS / 128 kW
- Displacement
- 2 461 cm³
- Cylinders
- 5
- Engine code
- 2.5 R5 TDI
- Period covered
- 2003–2010
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 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), 4MOTION all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Built from 2003 to 2010.
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In the range
It is the entry-level diesel version of this generation.
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Maintenance and records
Oil change — fixed service
Every 15,000 km or 1 year
15 000 km
12 months
Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
At 3 years, then every 2 years
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 R5 TDI Touareg I (7L)?
The 2.5 R5 TDI diesel engine (2 461 cc), 174 hp (128 kW).
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Which oil for the Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 R5 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