Applies to: MY 2003: Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen Eurovan Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2003 Volkswagen vehicles. Miles (x1000) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 Kilometers (x1000) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160 168 1.9L TDI Engine Only Engine Oil - Change x x x x x x x x x x x Engine Filter - Change x x x x x x x x x x x Water Separator - Drain x x x x x x x x x x x Fuel Filter - Replace x x x x x V-Belt / Ribbed Belt - Check x x Timing Belt - Check Condition x x x x x x x x x x Timing Belt - Replace x 1.8T and 2.0L Engines Only Engine Oil - Change x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Engine Filter - Change x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Spark Plugs - Replace x x V - Belt / Ribbed Belt - Check x x V-Belt - Replace x Timing Belt - Check Condition x x Timing Belt - Replace (2.0L only) x Timing Belt Tensioner - Replace (2.0L only) x VR6 and 4.0L W8 Engines Only Engine Oil - Change x x x x x x x x x x x Engine Filter - Change x x x x x x x x x x x V-Belt / Ribbed Belt - check x x Spark Plugs - Replace x x 2.8L V6 Engine Only Engine Oil - Change x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Engine Filter - Change x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Timing Belt - Check Condition x x Timing Belt - Replace x Timing Belt Tensioner - Replace x V-Belt / Ribbed Belt - check x x Spark Plugs - Replace x x All Engines Air Cleaner - Replace Filter x x Windshield Washer Fluid - Check Levels x x x x x x x x x x Auto-Shift Lock - Check x x x x x x x x x x Brake System -Check Damage/ Leaks, x x x x x x x x x x Wheels - Rotate Front to Rear x x x x x x x x x x Air Bag System - Check Function / Damage * x x x x x x x x x x Battery - Check Electrolyte Level x x x x x x x x x x Engine - Check for Leaks x x x x x Dust Pollen Filter - Replace x x x x x Cooling System - Check Level x x x x x Manual Transmission - Check for Leaks, x x x x x Automatic Transmission - Check for Leaks x x x x x Tires / Spare - Check Condition x x x x x Drive Shafts - Check Boots x x x x x OBD - Check DTC Memory x x x x x Door Hinge - Lubricate x x x x x Headlights - Check and Adjust if Necessary x x x x x Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks x x x x x Sunroof Frame - Clean and Lubricate x x x x x Road Test x x x x x Power Steering - Check Fluid Level x x Brake Fluid *** x x ATF and Differential Levels - Check, x x Front Axle - Check Dust Seals, Ball Joints, x x * Airbag System - Check every 12 months regardless of mileage. Volkswagen - 2002 Maintenance Schedules
Volkswagen - MY 2003 Maintenance Schedule
Pad Thickness, and Fluid Level
add if necessary
Add if Necessary***
and Tie Rods
** Brake Fluid - Change every 2 years regardless of mileage
*** Change ATF Euro Van Only
Volkswagen - 2004 Maintenance Schedules
Maintenance Schedule - 2003 - New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible