Applies to: MY 2001: Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen Eurovan Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2001 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 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 Timing Belt - Check Condition x x x x x x x x x x x Fuel Filter - Replace x x x x x Timing Belt - Replace A M A 1.8T 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 Spark Plugs - Replace x x V-Belt - Replace x Timing Belt - Check Condition x x Timing Belt - Replace x Timing Belt Tensioner - Replace x 2.0 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 Spark Plugs - Replace x x Spark Plugs - Replace (Cabrio Only) x x x x x Timing Belt - Check Condition x x VR6 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 Spark Plugs - Replace x x 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 Spark Plugs - Replace x x Timing Belt - Check Condition x x Timing Belt - Replace x Timing Belt Tensioner - Replace x All Engines 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 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 Dust Pollen Filter - Replace x x x x x Cooling System - Check Level x x x x x Manual Transmission - Check for Leaks, add if necessary 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 Road Test x x x x x Air Cleaner - Replace Filter ** x x Brake Fluid *** x x ATF and Differential Levels - Check x x Front Axle (Tie Rod, etc.) x x * Check the air bag system every 12 months, regardless of mileage. Check the airbag system at 4 years, 8 years, and then every 2 years after. Volkswagen - 2000 Maintenance Schedules
Volkswagen - MY 2001 Maintenance Schedule
*** Replace the air filter every 2 years or 40,000 miles, whichever occurs first: Cabrio, Passat, Euro Van. Replace the air filter every 4 years or 40,000 miles, or whichever occurs first: Golf, Jetta, New Beetle.
**** Replace the brake fluid every 2 years, regardless of mileage.
A = Automatic Transmission, M = Manual Transmission
Volkswagen - 2002 Maintenance Schedules
Maintenance Schedule - 2001 - New Beetle
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