Applies to: MY 2002: 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 2002 Volkswagen vehicles.
Volkswagen - MY 2002 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 |
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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 |
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Engine Oil - Change |
x |
x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Engine Filter - Change |
x |
x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Water Separator - Drain |
x |
x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Fuel Filter - Replace |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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V-Belt / Ribbed Belt - Check |
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x |
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x |
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Timing Belt - Check Condition |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Timing Belt Idler - Replace |
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x |
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Timing Belt - Replace |
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x |
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1.8T and 2.0L Engines Only |
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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 |
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x |
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x |
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V - Belt / Ribber Belt - Check |
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x |
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x |
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V-Belt - Replace |
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x |
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Timing Belt - Check Condition |
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x |
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x |
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Timing Belt - Replace |
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x |
Timing Belt Tensioner - Replace |
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x |
VR6 and 4.0L W8 Engines Only |
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Engine Oil - Change |
x |
x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Engine Filter - Change |
x |
x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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V-Belt / Ribbed Belt - check |
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x |
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x |
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Spark Plugs - Replace |
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x |
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x |
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2.8L V6 Engine Only |
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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 |
Timing Belt - Check Condition |
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x |
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x |
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Timing Belt - Replace |
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x |
Timing Belt Tensioner - Replace |
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x |
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt - check |
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x |
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x |
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Spark Plugs - Replace |
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x |
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x |
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All Engines |
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Windshield Washer Fluid - Check Levels |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Auto-Shift Lock - Check |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Brake System -Check Damage/ Leaks, |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Wheels - Rotate Front to Rear |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Air Bag System - Check Function / Damage * |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Battery - Check Electrolyte Level |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Engine - Check for Leaks |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Dust Pollen Filter - Replace |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Cooling System - Check Level |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Manual Transmission - Check for |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Automatic Transmission - Check for Leaks |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Tires / Spare - Check Condition |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Drive Shafts - Check Boots |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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OBD - Check DTC Memory |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Door Hinge - Lubricate |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Headlights - Check and Adjust if Necessary |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Sunroof Frame - Clean and Lubricate |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Air Cleaner - Replace Filter |
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x |
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x |
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Road Test |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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x |
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Power Steering - Check Fluid Level |
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x |
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x |
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Brake Fluid *** |
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x |
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x |
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ATF and Differential Levels - Check, |
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x |
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x |
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Front Axle - Check Dust Seals, |
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x |
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x |
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* Airbag System - Check every 12 months regardless of mileage.
** Brake Fluid - Change every 2 years regardless of mileage
*** Change ATF Euro Van only
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