Maintenance Schedule - 1998 - Passat, Passat Wagon
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
click here to view 60,000 - 105,000 Miles
Miles (x1000) |
5 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
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Kilometer (x1000) |
8 |
16 |
24 |
32 |
40 |
48 |
56 |
64 |
72 |
80 |
88 |
TDI |
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Engine Oil - change |
• |
• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Engine Filter - change |
• |
• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Water Sep. - drain |
• |
• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Timing Belt - check condition |
• |
• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Fuel Filter - replace |
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• |
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• |
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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 |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Engine Filter - change |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
V-Belt - replace |
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Spark Plugs - replace |
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• |
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Timing Belt - check condition |
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• |
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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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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Engine Filter - change |
• |
• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Spark Plugs - replace |
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• |
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• |
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Timing Belt - check condition |
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• |
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VR6 |
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Engine Oil - change |
• |
• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Engine Filter - change |
• |
• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Spark Plugs - replace |
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• |
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V6 |
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Engine Oil - change |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Engine Filter - change |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Spark Plugs - replace |
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• |
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Timing Belt - check condition |
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• |
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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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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Dust Pollen Filter* - replace |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Auto-Shift Lock - check |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Brake System - check |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Wheels - rotate front to rear |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
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Battery - check electrolyte level |
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• |
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• |
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Manual Trans. - check for leaks |
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• |
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• |
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Automatic Trans. - check for leaks |
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• |
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• |
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Tires/Spare - check condition |
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• |
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• |
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Drive Shafts - check boots |
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• |
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• |
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OBD - check DTC memory |
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• |
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• |
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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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• |
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• |
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V-Belt - check tension/condition |
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• |
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Ribbed Belt - check condition |
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• |
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Front Axle - check |
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• |
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Check ATF and diff. level |
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• |
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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
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 |
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
Engine Oil - change |
• |
|
• |
|
• |
|
• |
|
• |
|
Engine Filter - change |
• |
|
• |
|
• |
|
• |
|
• |
|
Water Sep. - drain |
• |
|
• |
|
• |
|
• |
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• |
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Timing Belt - check condition |
• |
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• |
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• |
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• |
|
• |
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Fuel Filter - replace |
• |
|
|
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• |
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• |
|
Timing Belt - replace† |
• |
|
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|
|
|
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|
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace*** |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.8T |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Engine Oil - change |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Engine Filter - change |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
V-Belt - replace |
|
|
|
|
• |
|
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|
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|
Spark Plugs - replace |
|
|
|
|
• |
|
|
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|
Timing Belt - check condition |
|
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|
• |
|
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Timing Belt - replace |
|
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|
• |
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace |
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
• |
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 |
|
|
|
|
• |
|
|
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|
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
scroll down for additional mileage intervals
Before Performing any Work
Please read Cautions and Warnings before proceeding with any work on your vehicle
Maintenance Schedule - 1998 - Passat, Passat Wagon
Related Topics
Product Page, Passat 1998 - 2005: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/vw/passat/1998-2005/
Product Page, Passat Wagon 1998 - 2005: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/vw/passat-wagon/1998-2005/