Maintenance Schedule - 2002 - New Beetle

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
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
Fuel Filter - Replace				x				x				x				x				x
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt - Check								x								x
Timing Belt - Check Condition		x		x		x		x		x		x		x		x		x		x
Timing Belt Idler - Replace																x
Timing Belt - Replace																x
1.8T and 2.0L Engines 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 / Ribber Belt - Check								x								x
V-Belt - Replace																x
Timing Belt - Check Condition								x								x
Timing Belt - Replace																					x
Timing Belt Tensioner - Replace																					x
VR6 and 4.0L W8 Engines 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
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt - check								x								x
Spark Plugs - Replace								x								x
2.8L 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
Timing Belt - Check Condition								x								x
Timing Belt - Replace																					x
Timing Belt Tensioner - Replace																					x
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt - check								x								x
Spark Plugs - Replace								x								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 Damage/ Leaks, Pad Thickness, and Fluid Level		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		x		x		x		x		x
Engine - Check for Leaks				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
Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks				x				x				x				x				x
Sunroof Frame - Clean and Lubricate				x				x				x				x				x
Air Cleaner - Replace Filter								x								x
Road Test				x				x				x				x				x
Power Steering - Check Fluid Level								x								x
Brake Fluid ***								x								x
ATF and Differential Levels - Check, Add if necessary ***								x								x
Front Axle - Check Dust Seals, Ball Joints, and Tie Rods								x								x

* 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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