Maintenance Schedule - 2001 - New Beetle

Applies to: MY 2001: Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen Eurovan

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2001 Volkswagen vehicles.

Volkswagen - MY 2001 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
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 - Check Function / Damage *		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 - Check and Adjust if Necessary				x				x				x				x				x
Road Test				x				x				x				x				x
Air Cleaner - Replace Filter **								x								x
Brake Fluid ***								x								x
ATF and Differential Levels - Check								x								x
Front Axle (Tie Rod, etc.)								x								x

* Check the air bag system every 12 months, regardless of mileage. Check the airbag system at 4 years, 8 years, and then every 2 years after.
*** Replace the air filter every 2 years or 40,000 miles, whichever occurs first: Cabrio, Passat, Euro Van. Replace the air filter every 4 years or 40,000 miles, or whichever occurs first: Golf, Jetta, New Beetle.
**** Replace the brake fluid every 2 years, regardless of mileage.
A = Automatic Transmission, M = Manual Transmission

Volkswagen - 2000 Maintenance Schedules
Volkswagen - 2002 Maintenance Schedules

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