Maintenance Schedule - 2000 - Jetta, Golf, GTI

Applies to: MY 2000: Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen Eurovan

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2000 Volkswagen vehicles.

Volkswagen - MY 2000 Maintenance Schedule

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

** Recommended
** Every 12 months regardless of mileage,
*** Every 2 years: Cabrio, Passat, Euro van, Every 4 years: Golf, Jetta, New Beetle
**** Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
A= Automatic Transmission
M= Manual Transmission

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
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 **		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 - Adjust				x				x				x				x				x
Road Test				x				x				x				x				x
Air Cleaner *** - Replace Filter								x								x
Brake Fluid **** - Replace								x								x
ATF and Differential Levels - Check								x								x
Front Axle (Tie Rod, etc.)								x								x

** Recommended
** Every 12 months regardless of mileage
*** Every 2 years: Cabrio, Passat, Euro van, Every 4 years: Golf, Jetta, New Beetle
**** Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
A= Automatic Transmission
M= Manual Transmission

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