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) · 2002–2006
Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 Touareg I (7L) · 310 hp (2002 to 2006)
The Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 of the Touareg I (7L) generation uses the 4.2 V8 40V petrol engine with 310 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 310 PS / 228 kW
- Displacement
- 4 172 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- 4.2 V8 40V
- Period covered
- 2002–2006
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- 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
310 hp (228 kW), 4MOTION all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2002 to 2006.
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In the range
It sits between the 3.6 V6 FSI (280 hp) and the 4.2 V8 FSI (350 hp).
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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 4.2 V8 Touareg I (7L)?
The 4.2 V8 40V petrol engine (4 172 cc), 310 hp (228 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 4.2 V8 40V engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026