Applies to: New Beetle, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Cabrio, Passat, Passat Wagon, Eurovan
Volkswagen - 1998 Maintenance Schedule
Miles |
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15 |
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25 |
30 |
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55 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
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90 |
95 |
100 |
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Kilometers |
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24 |
32 |
40 |
48 |
56 |
64 |
72 |
80 |
88 |
96 |
104 |
112 |
120 |
128 |
136 |
144 |
152 |
160 |
168 |
TDI |
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Engine Oil - change |
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Engine Filter - change |
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Water Sep. - drain |
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Timing Belt - check condition |
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Fuel Filter - replace |
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Timing Belt - replace† |
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Timing Belt Tensioner - replace*** |
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1.8T |
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Engine Oil - change |
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Engine Filter - change |
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V-Belt - replace |
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Spark Plugs - replace |
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Timing Belt - check condition |
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Timing Belt - replace |
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Timing Belt Tensioner - replace |
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2.0 |
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Engine Oil - change |
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Engine Filter - change |
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Spark Plugs - replace |
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Timing Belt - check condition |
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VR6 |
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Engine Oil - change |
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Engine Filter - change |
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Spark Plugs - replace |
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V6 |
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Engine Oil - change |
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Engine Filter - change |
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Spark Plugs - replace |
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Timing Belt - check condition |
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Timing Belt - replace |
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Timing Belt Tensioner - replace |
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All Cars |
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W/W Fluid - check level |
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Dust Pollen Filter* - replace |
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Auto-Shift Lock - check |
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Brake System - check |
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Wheels - rotate front to rear |
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Battery - check electrolyte level |
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Manual Trans. - check for leaks |
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Automatic Trans. - check for leaks |
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Tires/Spare - check condition |
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Drive Shafts - check boots |
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OBD - check DTC memory |
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Door Check Straps - lubricate |
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During Road Test |
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After Road Test |
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Air Cleaner** - replace filter |
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Cooling System - check level |
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V-Belt - check tension/condition |
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Ribbed Belt - check condition |
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Front Axle - check |
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Check ATF and diff. level |
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Automatic Trans. AFT - replace |
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* Where applicable
** Two years or 40,000 miles
*** Recommended; replace once only
† Recommended
Brake Fluid - change every 2 years regardless of mileage
Air Bag System - check for function and damage after 4 years, 8 years and every 2 years thereafter