enbgde

Vehicle specs · Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat B5.5 1.9 TDI (AVB)

2000-2005 · Diesel · 96 kW / 130 hp · 1896 cm³

Engine oil

Capacity4.3 l
SpecificationVW 505.00
Viscosity5W-40
Change interval15 000 km / 12 months

Tyre pressure (bar)

Front2.3
Rear2.1
Front (fully loaded)2.6
Rear (fully loaded)2.9
Tyre sizes195/65 R15, 205/55 R16
Wheel bolt torque120 Nm

Bulbs

Low beamH7
High beamH1
Fog lightsH3
Front indicatorsPY21W
Brake lightsP21/5W
Reverse lightsP21W

Engine

Coolant6.5 l · G12+
Timing drivebelt · 120 000 km / 5 years
Battery72 Ah standard
Fuel tank70 l
Advertisement728 × 90

Known weak points

  • Injector seal (copper washer) leaks causing white smoke and hard starting
  • Timing belt tensioner failure risk, which can cause severe engine damage if the belt is not replaced on schedule
  • EGR valve carbon fouling causing rough idle and reduced power
  • Turbocharger failure from a sludged oil feed pipe, especially with infrequent oil changes
  • Dual-mass flywheel wear at high mileage causing clutch judder and rattling at idle
  • Mass airflow sensor contamination causing poor idle and hesitation

Fuse box diagrams for this make

Fuse assignment varies by equipment level and production year. Always confirm with the label on the fuse box cover or the owner's manual.