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VOLKSWAGEN Touareg
7L (first generation) / First Generation (Typ 7L) / 2006-2008 / SUV
Global (Europe, North America, Asia, Australia - model available with market-specific engine variants)Global (Europe, North America, Asia, Australia)Coverage: expanded
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2006 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg AYH/AYN (7L)
7L / AYH, AYN, BKN, BHK, BPD, BPP, 3.2 V6 FSI, 5.0 V10 TDI / The 2006 VW Touareg first generation was available with multiple gasoline and diesel engines depending on the market: 3.2L V6 FSI (AYH/AYN), 4.2L V8 FSI (BHK), 5.0L V10 TDI (BKN/BPD/BPP) diesel engines were common in Europe and global markets, while North America had a focus on gasoline V8s.
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Oil type: VW 504 00 / 507 00 approved synthetic oilOil capacity: 7.0 liters (service fill including oil filter change for V6 FSI engine; varies slightly by engine)Related: 7L chassis, AYH - V6 FSI engine code, BKN - V10 TDI engine code
2008 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg BKS/BPP (7L)
7L / BKS, BPP, AYH, AYJ, BMK, BUN, AZV, AYC, CAR / Multiple petrol and diesel engines offered globally, including 3.0L V6 TDI turbodiesel (BKS, BPP), 4.2L V8 TDI (BUN), and 4.2L V8 FSI petrol (AYH, AYJ). Engine availability and specs vary by market.
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Oil type: VW 507 00 specification fully synthetic oilOil capacity: Approx. 7.5 liters (service fill including filter), varies by engineRelated: Touareg 7L, V6 TDI BKS, V8 TDI BUN, FSI AYH
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | technical-profile | AYH, AYN, BKN, BHK, BPD, BPP, 3.2 V6 FSI, 5.0 V10 TDI | 3189cc (V6 FSI), 4156cc (V8 FSI), 4921cc (V10 TDI) | Multi-point fuel injection (FSI gasoline), common rail direct injection (TDI diesel) |
| 2008 | technical-profile | BKS, BPP, AYH, AYJ, BMK, BUN, AZV, AYC, CAR | 2967 cc to 4163 cc | Common rail direct injection (diesel), multipoint fuel injection (petrol) |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | AYH, AYN, BKN, BHK, BPD, BPP, 3.2 V6 FSI, 5.0 V10 TDI | VW 504 00 / 507 00 approved synthetic oil | 7.0 liters (service fill including oil filter change for V6 FSI engine; varies slightly by engine) | VW G 052 162 A2 / G 055 025 A2 (automatic transmission fluid) |
| 2008 | BKS, BPP, AYH, AYJ, BMK, BUN, AZV, AYC, CAR | VW 507 00 specification fully synthetic oil | Approx. 7.5 liters (service fill including filter), varies by engine | VW G 055 162 A2 transmission fluid |
Technical specifications
- Engines: AYH, AYN, BKN, BHK, BPD, BPP, 3.2 V6 FSI, 5.0 V10 TDI, BKS, AYJ, BMK, BUN
- Transmissions: Not offered in North America; available in some markets with 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic automatic or 5-speed automatic (varies by engine and market), VW G 052 162 A2 / G 055 025 A2 (automatic transmission fluid), 6-speed manual available in some markets and engines, 6-speed Tiptronic automatic widely available, VW G 055 162 A2 transmission fluid
- Tire sizes: 255/55 R18, 275/45 R20, 285/40 R21 depending on trim and market, 265/50 R19, 265/45 R20
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: VW 504 00 / 507 00 approved synthetic oil / VW 507 00 specification fully synthetic oil
- Transmission fluid: VW G 052 162 A2 / G 055 025 A2 (automatic transmission fluid) / VW G 055 162 A2 transmission fluid
- Coolant: approx. 13 liters / Approx. 12 liters (varies with engine and market)
- Brake fluid: DOT 4
Known problems
- Timing chain tensioner wear (V6 FSI)
- Air suspension failures (if equipped)
- DPF clogging in diesel models
- Turbocharger issues on diesel models
- Air suspension faults
- Electrical control module failures