Applies to: MY 1997: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Eurovan

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 1997 Volkswagen vehicles.

Volkswagen - MY 1997 Maintenance Schedule

Miles (x1000)	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60	65	70	75	80	85	90	95	100
Kilometers (x1000)	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96	104	112	120	128	136	144	152	160
TDI and Diesel
Engine Oil - change	•	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Engine Filter - change	•	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Water Sep. - drain	•	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Timing Belt - check condition*	•	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Fuel Filter - replace				•				•				•				•				•
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace												•
Timing Belt - replace*												•
2.0
Engine Oil - change	•	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Engine Filter - change	•	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Spark Plugs - replace						•						•						•
VR6
Engine Oil - change	•	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Engine Filter - change	•	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Spark Plugs - 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 diagnostic trouble				•				•				•				•				•
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								•								•
Auto Trans. Fluid - replace								•								•

* TDI
** Where applicable
*** Or 2 years
Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years regardless of mileage

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