Applies to: MY 2006: Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Phaeton, Volkswagen Touareg

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2006 Volkswagen vehicles.

Volkswagen - MY 2006 Maintenance Schedule

5,000 - 55,000 Miles

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Miles (x1000)	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55
Kilometers (x1000)	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88
" 1.8L Turbo, 1.9L TDI, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 3.2L, 3.6L, 4.2L, 5.0L TDI 10 Cylinder, 6.0L W12 Engines "
Air Cleaner: Replace filter and Clean Housing								x
" Air Suspension: Check for damage or leaks ( 3.2L, 3.6L, * 4.2L, 5.0L TDI only)* "								x
Automatic Shift Lock: Check operation including park/neutral position switch		x		x		x		x		x
Battery: Check				x				x
" Battery: Check (3.2L, 3.6L, 4.2L, 5.0L TDI, 6.0L W12 only) "		x		x		x		x		x
" Brake System: Check for leaks/damage, break pad thickness, and brake fluid level "		x		x		x		x		x
Cooling System: Check coolant level: add if needed				x				x
Diesel Particle Filter: Check (1.9L TDI only)
Diesel Particle Filter: Replace (5.0L TDI only)
Diesel Particle Filter: Check soot load measurment (5.0L * TDI only)*
Door Check Straps: Lubricate				x				x
Dust & Pollen Filter: Replace (where applicable)				x				x
" Dust & Pollen Filter: Replace (3.6L, 5.0L TDI only) "								x
Drive Shafts: Check boots				x				x
Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter (1.8L Turbo Only)	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter	x	x		x		x		x		x
Engine: Check for leaks				x				x
Exhaust System: Check for damage and leaks				x				x
Front Axle: Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends: Check tie rods				x				x
Fuel Filter: Replace (TDI Engines Only)				x				x
" Haldex Clutch: Change Fluid (where applicable), (3.6L only) "								x
Headlights: Check and adjust if needed				x				x
" Interior/Exterior Lights: Check function (3.2L, 3.6L, 4.2L, * 5.0L TDI, 6.0L W12 only)* "								x
On-Board Diagnotic System: Check fault memory and erase if necessary				x				x
" Power Steering: Check fluid level (1.8L Turbo, 1.9L TDI, * 2.0L, 3.6L, 4.2L only)* "								x
" Power Steering: Check fluid level (4.2L, 5.0L TDI, 6.0L W12 * only)* "				x				x
" Road test: Check kickdown, braking, steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical systems "				x				x
Rear Spoiler: Lubricate (New Beetle Only)		x		x		x		x		x
Service Interval Display: Reset (where applicable)	x	x		x		x		x		x
" Spark Plugs: Replace (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.2L except Touareg * V8, Passat and Touareg 3.6L, 6.0L W12 Phaeton Only)* "								x
" Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0L TFSI, Touareg and Phaeton V8 * 4.2L, only)* "
Sunroof Frame: Clean and lubricate				x				x
" Timing Belt: Replace (1.9L TDI,Touareg and Phaeton V8 * 4.2L )* "
" Timing Belt: Check condition (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.8L Only) "
" Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors: Check battery charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if necessary (where applicable) "		x		x		x		x		x
" Tires: Check condition, tread depth and adjust pressure if needed (including spare) "		x		x		x		x		x
" Transmission: Automatic: Check for leaks (1.8L Turbo, 1.9L * TDI, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 3.2L, 3.6L, 4.2L, 5.0L TDI, 6.0L* * W12 only)* "				x				x
" Transmission: Automatic: Check ATF and final drive (1.8L * Turbo, 1.9L TDI, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 3.2L, 3.6L only)* "								x
" Transmission: Automatic: Check ATF (4.2L , 5.0L TDI only) "				x				x
Transmission: Automatic: Change ATF (6.0L W12 only)				x				x
Transmission: Direct Shift (DSG): Check fluid (2.0L TFSI)				x				x
" Transmission: Direct Shift (DSG): Change fluid and filter * (1.9L TDI, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L only)* "								x
" Transmission: Manual: Check oil level: add if needed: Check for leaks (1.8L Turbo, 1.9L TDI, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 3.2L, 3.6L, * 4.2L, 5.0L TDI only)* "				x				x
Underbody: Check for damage								x
V-Belt / Ribbed belt: Check and adjust if needed								x
Ribbed Belt Guide Rollers: Replace (Phaeton V8 4.2L only)
Water Seperator: Drain (TDI Engines Only)	x	x		x		x		x		x
Wheels: Rotate front to rear		x		x		x		x		x
Wiper Blades: Check								x
Windshield Washer Fluid: Check level: add if needed		x		x		x		x		x

Every 12 months, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Perform visual check on airbag system
Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change brake fluid
Every 2 years, or 20,000 miles (32,000 Kilometers), whichever occurs first: Check function of convertible top and check roll-over protection with convertible top open.
Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change dust and pollen filter.
Every 4 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): replace tire filler bottle in tire mobility kit (observe expiration date).
Every 4 years, for vehicles driven less than 40,000 miles (60,000 kilometers) in 4 years: Replace Spark Plugs.
Every 6 years, for vehicles driven less than 60,000 miles (90,000 kilometers) in 6 years: Change air filter element and clean housing.
Every 6 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): change tire pressure sensors.
Every 6 years (for vehicles driven less than 60,000 miles (90,000 km) in 6 years (2.0L TFSI Only): Change Spark Plugs

60,000 - 105,000 Miles

Miles (x1000)	60	65	70	75	80	85	90	95	100	105
Kilometers (x1000)	96	104	112	120	128	136	144	152	160	168
" 1.8L Turbo, 1.9L TDI, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 3.2L, 3.6L, 4.2L, 5.0L TDI 10 Cylinder, 6.0L W12 Engines "
Air Cleaner: Replace filter and Clean Housing					x
" Air Suspension: Check for damage or leaks ( 3.2L, 3.6L, * 4.2L, 5.0L TDI only)* "					x
Automatic Shift Lock: Check operation including park/neutral position switch	x		x		x		x		x
Battery: Check	x				x				x
" Battery: Check (3.2L, 3.6L, 4.2L, 5.0L TDI, 6.0L W12 only) "	x		x		x		x		x
" Brake System: Check for leaks/damage, break pad thickness, and brake fluid level "	x		x		x		x		x
Cooling System: Check coolant level: add if needed	x				x				x
Diesel Particle Filter: Check (1.9L TDI only)									x
Diesel Particle Filter: Replace (5.0L TDI only)									x
Diesel Particle Filter: Check soot load measurment (5.0L * TDI only)*	x				x				x
Door Check Straps: Lubricate	x				x				x
Dust & Pollen Filter: Replace (where applicable)	x				x				x
" Dust & Pollen Filter: Replace (3.6L, 5.0L TDI only) "					x
Drive Shafts: Check boots	x				x				x
Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter (1.8L Turbo Only)	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter	x		x		x		x		x
Engine: Check for leaks	x				x				x
Exhaust System: Check for damage and leaks	x				x				x
Front Axle: Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends: Check tie rods	x				x				x
Fuel Filter: Replace (TDI Engines Only)	x				x				x
" Haldex Clutch: Change Fluid (where applicable), (3.6L only) "					x
Headlights: Check and adjust if needed	x				x				x
" Interior/Exterior Lights: Check function (3.2L, 3.6L, 4.2L, * 5.0L TDI, 6.0L W12 only)* "					x
On-Board Diagnotic System: Check fault memory and erase if necessary	x				x				x
" Power Steering: Check fluid level (1.8L Turbo, 1.9L TDI, * 2.0L, 3.6L, 4.2L only)* "					x
" Power Steering: Check fluid level (4.2L, 5.0L TDI, 6.0L W12 * only)* "	x				x				x
" Road test: Check kickdown, braking, steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical systems "	x				x				x
Rear Spoiler: Lubricate (New Beetle Only)	x		x		x		x		x
Service Interval Display: Reset (where applicable)	x		x		x		x		x
" Spark Plugs: Replace (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.2L except Touareg * V8, Passat and Touareg 3.6L, 6.0L W12 Phaeton Only)* "					x
" Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0L TFSI, Touareg and Phaeton V8 * 4.2L, only)* "	x
Sunroof Frame: Clean and lubricate	x				x				x
" Timing Belt: Replace (1.9L TDI,Touareg and Phaeton V8 * 4.2L )* "					x
" Timing Belt: Check condition (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.8L Only) "	x				x				x
" Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors: Check battery charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if necessary (where applicable) "	x		x		x		x		x
" Tires: Check condition, tread depth and adjust pressure if needed (including spare) "	x		x		x		x		x
" Transmission: Automatic: Check for leaks (1.8L Turbo, 1.9L * TDI, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 3.2L, 3.6L, 4.2L, 5.0L TDI, 6.0L* * W12 only)* "	x				x				x
" Transmission: Automatic: Check ATF and final drive (1.8L * Turbo, 1.9L TDI, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 3.2L, 3.6L only)* "					x
" Transmission: Automatic: Check ATF (4.2L , 5.0L TDI only) "	x				x				x
Transmission: Automatic: Change ATF (6.0L W12 only)	x				x				x
Transmission: Direct Shift (DSG): Check fluid (2.0L TFSI)	x				x				x
" Transmission: Direct Shift (DSG): Change fluid and filter * (1.9L TDI, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L only)* "					x
" Transmission: Manual: Check oil level: add if needed: Check for leaks (1.8L Turbo, 1.9L TDI, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 3.2L, 3.6L, * 4.2L, 5.0L TDI only)* "	x				x				x
Underbody: Check for damage					x
V-Belt / Ribbed belt: Check and adjust if needed					x
Ribbed Belt Guide Rollers: Replace (Phaeton V8 4.2L only)					x
Water Seperator: Drain (TDI Engines Only)	x		x		x		x		x
Wheels: Rotate front to rear	x		x		x		x		x
Wiper Blades: Check					x
Windshield Washer Fluid: Check level: add if needed	x		x		x		x		x

Every 12 months, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Perform visual check on airbag system
Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change brake fluid
Every 2 years, or 20,000 miles (32,000 Kilometers), whichever occurs first: Check function of convertible top and check roll-over protection with convertible top open.
Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change dust and pollen filter.
Every 4 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): replace tire filler bottle in tire mobility kit (observe expiration date).
Every 4 years, for vehicles driven less than 40,000 miles (60,000 kilometers) in 4 years: Replace Spark Plugs.
Every 6 years, for vehicles driven less than 60,000 miles (90,000 kilometers) in 6 years: Change air filter element and clean housing.
Every 6 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): change tire pressure sensors.
Every 6 years (for vehicles driven less than 60,000 miles (90,000 km) in 6 years (2.0L TFSI Only): Change Spark Plugs

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