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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (CABRIO, GOLF, GTI & JETTA) 

(7)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 20,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

(8)

Water separator should first be drained at 5000 miles and at scheduled interval 
thereafter.

(9)

Check drive belts at 40,000 mile intervals. Adjust or replace as necessary.

(10)

First engine oil and filter change should be performed at 5000 miles and at 10,000 
miles, and at scheduled interval thereafter.

(11)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

Component 

Months 

Miles 

Air Filter 

48 

40,000 

Automatic Transaxle Fluid 

(1)

(1)

Brake Fluid 

24 

(2)

Camshaft Timing Belt 

1.8L Turbo 

(2)

(3)

105,000 

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

(4)(5)

(2)

(6)

 60,000 

2.0L 

(2)

(3)

105,000 

Camshaft Timing Belt Tensioner Bearing 

1.8L Turbo 

(2)

105,000 

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

(4)(5)

(2)

(6)

 60,000 

2.0L 

(2)

105,000 

Coolant 

(7)

(7)

Diesel Fuel Water Separator 

(8)

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

12 

10,000 

Differential (Automatic Transaxle) 

(1)

(1)

Drive Belts 

Ribbed (Serpentine) Belt 

(2)

(9)

V Belt 

Except 1.8L Turbo 

(2)

(9)

1.8L Turbo 

(2)

80,000 

Dust & Pollen Filter For Passenger Compartment 

(2)

20,000 

Engine Oil & Filter 

(10)

1.8L Turbo 

12 

5000 

1.9L Turbo Diesel, 2.0L & 2.8L VR6 

12 

10,000 

 

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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (EUROVAN) 

Fuel Filter 

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

(2)

20,000 

Manual Transaxle Fluid 

(11)

(11)

Spark Plugs 

(2)

40,000 

Spark Plugs (Cabrio) 

(2)

20,000 

(1)

No fluid change is required, as it is filled for life. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

(2)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer.

(3)

On 1.8L Turbo and 2.0L manufacturer recommends checking camshaft timing belt 
condition at 60,000 and 80,000 miles.

(4)

For model year 2001 only, on 1.9L Turbo Diesel, manufacturer recommends 
replacing camshaft timing belt at 40,000, 60,000, 80,000 and 105,000 miles and 
camshaft timing belt tensioner at 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 miles.

(5)

On model year 2002, 1.9L Turbo Diesel camshaft timing belt and tensioner should 
be checked at 40,000 miles and replaced at 80,000 miles.

(6)

On 1.9L Turbo Diesel, check camshaft timing belt and tensioner at 40,000 miles.

(7)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 20,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

(8)

Water separator should first be drained at 5000 miles and at scheduled interval 
thereafter.

(9)

Check drive belts at 40,000 mile intervals. Adjust or replace as necessary.

(10)

First engine oil and filter change should be performed at 5000 miles and at 10,000 
miles, and at scheduled interval thereafter.

(11)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

Component 

Months 

Miles 

Air Filter 

24 

20,000 

Automatic Transaxle Fluid 

(1)

40,000 

Brake Fluid 

24 

(1)

Coolant 

(2)

(2)

Differential (Automatic Transaxle) 

(3)

(3)

Drive Belts 

Ribbed (Serpentine) Belt 

(1)

(4)

V Belt 

(1)

(4)

Dust & Pollen Filter For Passenger Compartment 

(1)

20,000 

 

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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (PASSAT) 

Engine Oil & Filter 

(5)

12 

10,000 

Spark Plugs 

(1)

40,000 

(1)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer.

(2)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 20,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

(3)

No fluid change is necessary, as it is filled for life. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

(4)

Check drive belts at 40,000 mile intervals. Adjust or replace as necessary.

(5)

First engine oil and filter change should be performed at 5000 miles and at 10,000 
miles, and at scheduled interval thereafter.

Component 

Months 

Miles 

Air Filter 

24 

20,000 

Automatic Transaxle Fluid 

(1)

(1)

Brake Fluid 

24 

(2)

Camshaft Timing Belt 

1.8L Turbo & 2.8L V6 

(2)

105,000 

Camshaft Timing Belt Tensioner 

1.8L Turbo & 2.8L V6 

(2)

105,000 

Coolant 

(3)

(3)

Differential Front & Rear (Automatic Transaxle) 

(1)

(1)

Drive Belts 

Ribbed (Serpentine) Belt 

(2)

(4)

V Belt 

Except 1.8L Turbo 

(2)

(4)

1.8L Turbo 

(2)

80,000 

Dust & Pollen Filter For Passenger Compartment 

(2)

20,000 

Engine Oil & Filter 

(5)

(2)

5000 

Manual Transaxle Fluid 

(6)

(6)

Spark Plugs 

(2)

40,000 

Transfer Case 

(1)

(1)

(1)

No fluid change is necessary, as it is filled for life. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

(2)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer.

 

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BELT ADJUSTMENT 

(1)

 

MECHANICAL CHECKS 

ENGINE COMPRESSION 

(3)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 20,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

(4)

Check drive belts at 40,000 mile intervals. Adjust or replace as necessary.

(5)

First engine oil and filter change should be performed at 5000 miles and at 10,000 
miles, and then at scheduled interval thereafter.

(6)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

Application 

Specification 

Beetle 1.8L Turbo, 1.9L Turbo Diesel, 2.0L & 2.8L 

(2)

Cabrio 2.0L 

Generator & A/C 

(2)

Power Steering 

(3)

EuroVan 2.8L 

(2)

Golf 1.8L Turbo, 1.9L Turbo Diesel & 2.0L 

(2)

GTI 1.8L Turbo, 2.0L & 2.8L 

(2)

Jetta 1.8L Turbo, 1.9L Turbo Diesel, 2.0L & 2.8L 

(2)

Passat 

1.8L A/C 

(4)

1.8L Generator & Power Steering 

(2)

1.8L Water Pump 

(5)

2.8L 

(2)

(1)

Check drive belts at 40,000 mile intervals. Adjust or replace as necessary.

(2)

Automatic belt tensioner is used. Adjustment is not required.

(3)

Belt deflection on NEW belt is not available from manufacturer. Belt deflection on 
used belt should be .200" (5.00 mm).

(4)

With belt tensioner bolts lose. Use torque wrench on integral tensioner bolt head. On 
engine code ATW tension belt to 18 ft lbs (25 Nm). On engine codes AUG and 
AWM tension belt to 22 ft lbs (30 Nm). Tighten tensioner fastener bolts to 15 ft lbs 
(20 Nm).

(5)

V belt has no adjustment. Belt is only used on engine code ATW.

 

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