Maintenance Schedule - 1998 - Jetta, Golf, GTI, Cabrio

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 1998 Volkswagen vehicles.

Applies to: MY 1998: Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen Eurovan

Volkswagen - MY 1998 Maintenance Schedule

5,000 - 55,000 Miles

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Miles (x1000)	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55
Kilometer (x1000)	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88
TDI
Engine Oil - change	•	•		•		•		•		•
Engine Filter - change	•	•		•		•		•		•
Water Sep. - drain	•	•		•		•		•		•
Timing Belt - check condition	•	•		•		•		•		•
Fuel Filter - replace				•				•
Timing Belt - replace†
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace***
1.8T
Engine Oil - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine Filter - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
V-Belt - replace
Spark Plugs - replace								•
Timing Belt - check condition								•
Timing Belt - replace
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace
2.0
Engine Oil - change	•	•		•		•		•		•
Engine Filter - change	•	•		•		•		•		•
Spark Plugs - replace				•				•
Timing Belt - check condition								•
VR6
Engine Oil - change	•	•		•		•		•		•
Engine Filter - change	•	•		•		•		•		•
Spark Plugs - replace								•
V6
Engine Oil - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine Filter - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Spark Plugs - replace								•
Timing Belt - check condition								•
Timing Belt - replace
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace
All Cars
W/W Fluid - check level		•		•		•		•		•
Dust Pollen Filter* - replace		•		•		•		•		•
Auto-Shift Lock - check		•		•		•		•		•
Brake System - check		•		•		•		•		•
Wheels - rotate front to rear		•		•		•		•		•
Battery - check electrolyte level				•				•
Manual Trans. - check for leaks				•				•
Automatic Trans. - check for leaks				•				•
Tires/Spare - check condition				•				•
Drive Shafts - check boots				•				•
OBD - check DTC memory				•				•
Door Check Straps - lubricate				•				•
During Road Test				•				•
After Road Test				•				•
Air Cleaner** - replace filter								•
Cooling System - check level				•				•
V-Belt - check tension/condition								•
Ribbed Belt - check condition								•
Front Axle - check								•
Check ATF and diff. level								•
Automatic Trans. AFT - replace

* 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

60,000 - 105,000 Miles

Miles (x1000)	60	65	70	75	80	85	90	95	100	105
Kilometer (x1000)	96	104	112	120	128	136	144	152	160	168
TDI
Engine Oil - change	•		•		•		•		•
Engine Filter - change	•		•		•		•		•
Water Sep. - drain	•		•		•		•		•
Timing Belt - check condition	•		•		•		•		•
Fuel Filter - replace	•				•				•
Timing Belt - replace†	•
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace***	•
1.8T
Engine Oil - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine Filter - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
V-Belt - replace					•
Spark Plugs - replace					•
Timing Belt - check condition					•
Timing Belt - replace										•
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace										•
2.0
Engine Oil - change	•		•		•		•		•
Engine Filter - change	•		•		•		•		•
Spark Plugs - replace	•				•				•
Timing Belt - check condition					•
VR6
Engine Oil - change	•		•		•		•		•
Engine Filter - change	•		•		•		•		•
Spark Plugs - replace					•
V6
Engine Oil - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine Filter - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Spark Plugs - replace					•
Timing Belt - check condition					•
Timing Belt - replace										•
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace										•
All Cars
W/W Fluid - check level	•		•		•		•		•
Dust Pollen Filter* - replace	•		•		•		•		•
Auto-Shift Lock - check	•		•		•		•		•
Brake System - check	•		•		•		•		•
Wheels - rotate front to rear	•		•		•		•		•
Battery - check electrolyte level	•				•				•
Manual Trans. - check for leaks	•				•				•
Automatic Trans. - check for leaks	•				•				•
Tires/Spare - check condition	•				•				•
Drive Shafts - check boots	•				•				•
OBD - check DTC memory	•				•				•
Door Check Straps - lubricate	•				•				•
During Road Test	•				•				•
After Road Test	•				•				•
Air Cleaner** - replace filter					•
Cooling System - check level	•				•				•
V-Belt - check tension/condition					•
Ribbed Belt - check condition					•
Front Axle - check					•
Check ATF and diff. level					•
Automatic Trans. AFT - replace	•

* 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

Before Performing any Work

Please read Cautions and Warnings before proceeding with any work on your vehicle

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