Mercedes M111 E23
Most of all, grease leaks will cause you problems, and their number grows with mileage.
Volkswagen LT engines
The Volkswagen LT is a German medium and low-tonnage vehicle from Volkswagen LT. Produced from 1975 to 2006. in Germany. The car has body modifications of a van, minibus and minivan. The name of the car uses the abbreviation of the phrase, literally translated as “transport for the carriage of goods.” Until the end of 1995, only a little more than 470 thousand cars were manufactured. In 1996, in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, the second generation of the model was released – VW LT light trucks and Sprinter buses.
The Volkswagen LT was offered with 2 engines between 1996 and 2001 (1 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 2.3 to 2.5 liters, power output from 102 to 193 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mercedes M111 E23 (about 450,000 km).
Volkswagen LT engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen LT 2 (2D) 1996–2001 | |||||||
| Mercedes M111 E23 | 1996–2001 | 2.3 L R4 | 143–193 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~450,000 km |
| Volkswagen AHD | 1996–1999 | 2.5 L R5 | 102 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 7.8 L | ~450,000 km |
Volkswagen LT engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Volkswagen LT?
Volkswagen LT 2 (2D) (1996–2001): Mercedes M111 E23 and Volkswagen AHD.
Which Volkswagen LT engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Volkswagen LT engines are: Mercedes M111 E23 — about 450,000 km; Volkswagen AHD — about 450,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Volkswagen LT engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Mercedes M111 E23 — 5.5 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AHD — 7.8 L (5W-40).
Does the Volkswagen LT have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Mercedes M111 E23; timing belt: Volkswagen AHD. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Volkswagen LT available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Volkswagen AHD.
Engine details
Volkswagen AHD
This diesel engine has a huge resource and worries only at high mileage.
Models with the same engines
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class 1 shared engine
- Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 1 shared engine
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class 1 shared engine
- Mercedes-Benz M-Class 1 shared engine
- Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 1 shared engine
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1 shared engine
- Mercedes-Benz Vito/Viano/V-Class 1 shared engine