Maintenance Schedule - 2008 - Passat, Passat Wagon

Engine Oil: Change and replace filter

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Timing Belt: Check condition and replace if necessary (2.0L engine, Canada only)

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Timing Belt and tensioning roller: Replace (2.0T FSI engine)

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Ribbed Belt: Check condition & tension; adjust if necessary

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Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0L engine, Canada only) (2.5L, 3.2L engines only)

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Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0T FSI, 3.6L FSI and 4.2L FSI engines only)

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Spark Plugs: Replace (All models)

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Air Cleaner: Replace filter & clean housing (New Beetle, City Golf, City Jetta)

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Air Cleaner: Replace filter & clean housing (Eos, Passat, GTI, Jetta, Rabbit)

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Air Cleaner: Replace filter element, clean housing and snow filter (Touareg)

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Air Cleaner: Replace filter element, clean housing (all models except Touareg)

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Airbag system: Visual check every 12 months regardless of mileage

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Headlights: Check and adjust if necessary

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W/W and Headlight fluid: Check level; add if necessary

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Wiper Blades: Check

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Automatic Shift Lock: Check operation including park/neutral position switch

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Brake System: Check damage/leaks, fluid level

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Brake System- Check brake pad thickness

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Brake fluid: Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage  (New Beetle,
 City Golf, City Jetta) (where applicable)

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Brake fluid: Replace every 3 years regardless of mileage (Touareg, Eos,
 Passat, Jetta, GTI, Rabbit) (where applicable)

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Battery: Check

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Second battery: Check (Eos, where applicable)

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Second battery: Check (5.0L TDI)

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Engine - Check for leaks

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Dust and Pollen Filter: Replace (New Beetle, City Golf, City Jetta) (where applicable)

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Dust and Pollen Filter: Replace (All models) (where applicable)

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Cooling System - Check coolant level; add if necessary

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Automatic Transmission: Check for leaks

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Automatic Transmission: Check ATF

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Automatic Transmission final drive oil- Check level and for leaks; add if necessary

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Manual Transmission- check for leaks and level; add if necessary (where applicable)

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DSG transmission: Change transmission fluid and filter (where applicable)

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Tires: Check tread depth and pressure; adjust if necessary.

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Tires/Spare - Check condition and pressure

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Wheels: Rotate

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Driveshaft - Check boots

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Engine OBD - Check DTC memory; purge if necessary

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Door arresters- Lubricate

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Exterior lights: Check front and rear

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Exhaust System - Check for damage and links

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Sunroof Frame: Clean and lubricate

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CSC sunroof: Clean and lubricate guide rails. (Eos)

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CSC roof: Check for damage and function; clean wind deflector and seals. (Eos)

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Convertible top: Check function and check roll-over protection with convertible
 top open (New Beetle Convertible)

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Rear Spoiler: Lubricate (New Beetle)

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Road test: Check kick down, braking, steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning,
 power accessories and electrical systems.

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Power Steering - check fluid level

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Front Axle - check dust seals on ball joints, tie rods; check tie rods

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Service Interval Display: Reset (where applicable)

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Service Interval Display - adapt (for 10,000 mile/16,000 Km service interval only)
 (where applicable)

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Underbody- Check for damage

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Water Separator: Drain (TDI)

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Fuel filter: Replace (TDI)

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12V starter and auxiliary battery: Check (where applicable)

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Interior lights and power outlets- check

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Turbocharger: Lubricate servo motor rods (5.0L TDI)

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Diesel Particle filter: Replace (5.0L TDI)

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Air suspension: Check for leaks and damage (Touareg)

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Haldex clutch: Check fluid level (where applicable)

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