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Volkswagen Transporter Service Light Reset Guide (VW T5)

Hello there and welcome. Today I want to share a tip that may be very useful for you. Here we have a VW Volkswagen Transporter T5, and I’m just going to run you through how to reset the service light on it.

So whenever I turned the key in the ignition on my Volkswagen Transporter, I got the little message on the dash here it says service. I want to get rid of that message, but I don’t want to go to the garage to do it. So let me show you how you can do it yourself at home.

Table of Contents

2004-2009 VW Transporter Service Light Reset Guide
Resetting on 2010-2015 Volkswagen Transporter T5
Timing of VW Transporter T5 Maintenance Checks
FAQ – Transporter T5 Oil Service

2004-2009 VW Transporter Service Light Reset Guide

This is how to reset the oil service light on the old Volkswagen T5 reasonably straightforwardly. We will be using the trip button, the clock button, and the ignition key. So let’s get it going.

Ensure the ignition is off
Press the TRIP button and hold it while turning the ignition on

Once you see it says service go to the CLOCK button (left knob) and twist it clockwise so it’ll reset

Resetting on 2010-2015 Volkswagen Transporter T5

Time needed: 3 minutes

Okay, everybody, let’s look at how we reset the service light on a VW T5. My dash is a T5.1; yours might vary slightly, but this is what you need to do:

Turn the ignition off
It’s really important that you turn the ignition off while that service menu is still up on the dashboard
Switch ignition on with the 0.0/SET button depressed
Now hold the 0.0/SET button over on the right-hand side. So just hold that down while turning the ignition on
Press the ❏ button
Once the ignition is on now let go of the 0.0 button and now push the ❏ button once on the left-hand side and see the little spanner which means you need a service that has now disappeared

For your info, this operation work for the fifth generation/T5 of the VW Volkswagen Transporter (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 model years). For the newer model, you can reach it here.

Timing of VW Transporter T5 Maintenance Checks

Schedule maintenance may be necessary if you want your VW T5 to always run at its best. Regular service is recommended since it improves the vehicle’s fuel economy, performance, and resale value.

A standard feature is a reminder to get your VW T5 serviced at regular intervals. When the ignition is turned on, the panel will light up for around 20 seconds to display maintenance data. The primary non-variable gauge shows service intervals based on a fixed combination of mileage and time.

Depending on factors such as how often the hood is opened, how often the car is driven, how fast it travels, how worn the brake pads are, how much gas it consumes, and how hot the oil is, the LongLife display may recommend servicing the vehicle anywhere from once every two years to once every few thousand miles.

Twenty days before the scheduled service is due, a notification will be shown. Service Now will flash on the screen, and a wrench icon will appear to indicate that the scheduled maintenance time has arrived. It’s important to remember that only the suggested long-life engine oil should be used while the variable service interval is in effect.

FAQ – Transporter T5 Oil Service

What oil goes in a Volkswagen Transporter?

The type of oil recommended for the Volkswagen Transporter T5 with the 1.9l and 2.5l engine is 5W-40 synthetic oil. In comparison, the 2.0l engine is 5W/30.

What’s the oil capacity of the VW Transporter T5?

The 1.9l engine has a capacity of 5.8 liters of oil with a fresh filter, the 2.0l engine has 7 liters capacity, while the 2.5l engine will hold 7.4 liters.

What fluid does a Transporter T5 transmission take?

The Volkswagen Transporter T5 transmission fluid type is ATF for automatic transmission and SAE 75W/90 gear oil (VW G50) for manual transmission.

So that’s how you reset the service light on your VW Volkswagen Transporter T5. Now we’ve cleared it down. I hope you found this helpful content. Would you please share it to help other beaters out there too? So thanks for your time and see you.

Nick

Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick, an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast with over a decade of experience working at a dealer service station. I have extensive knowledge of engine oils and lubricants and have helped countless customers maintain their vehicles. As an editor and author of articles on automobiles, I draw on my personal experience and professional training to provide readers with accurate and reliable information. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with others and helping them make informed decisions about their vehicles.