Maintenance Schedule - 2005 - New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible

Applies to: MY 2005: Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen Phaeton, Volkswagen Touareg

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2005 Volkswagen vehicles.

Volkswagen - MY 2005 Maintenance Schedule

5,000 - 55,000 Miles

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Miles (x1000)	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55
Kilometers (x1000)	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88
" 1.8L, 1.9L TDI, 2.0L TDI, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 2.8L, 2.8L VR6, 3.2L, 4.0L W8, 4.2L, and 6.0L "
Air Cleaner: Replace filter								X
" Air Suspension: Check for damage or leaks ( 3.2L, 6.0L * only)* "								X
Automatic Shift Lock: Check operation including park/neutral position switch		X		X		X		X		X
Battery: Check				X				X
" Battery: Check (2.8L VR6, 3.2L, 4.2L, 6.0L Only) "		X		X		X		X		X
" Brake System: Check for leaks/damage, break pad thickness, and brake fluid level "		X		X		X		X		X
Cooling System: Check coolant level: add if needed				X				X
Door Check Straps: Lubricate				X				X
Dust & Pollen Filter: Replace (where applicable)				X				X
Drive Shafts: Check boots				X				X
" Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter (1.8L Turbo, 2.8L * Only)* "	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter	X	X		X		X		X		X
Engine: Check for leaks				X				X
Exhaust System: Check for damage and leaks				X				X
Front Axle: Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends: Check tie rods				X				X
Fuel Filter: Replace (TDI Engines Only)				X				X
Headlights: Check and adjust if needed				X				X
" Interior/Exterior Lights: Check function (3.2L, 4.2L only) "								X
On-Board Diagnotic System: Check fault memory and erase if necessary				X				X
Power Steering: Check fluid level								X
" Power Steering: Check fluid level (3.2L, 4.2L only) "				X				X
" Road test: Check kickdown, braking, steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical systems "				X				X
Rear Spolier: Lubricate (New Beetle Only)		X		X		X		X		X
Service Interval Display: Reset (where applicable)	X	X		X		X		X		X
" Spark Plugs: Replace (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.5L, 2.8L, 2.8L VR6, All * 3.2L except Touareg V8, 4.0L W8 only)* "								X
" Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0L TFSI, 4.2L Touareg and Phaeton V8 only) "
Sunroof Frame: Clean and lubricate				X				X
" Timing Belt: Replace (1.9L TDI, 2.0L TDI, 4.2L Touareg and * Phaeton V8 Only)* "
Timing Belt: Replace ( 2.0L Only)
" Timing Belt: Check condition (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.8L Only) "
" Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors: Check battery charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if necessary (where applicable) "		X		X		X		X		X
" Tires: Check condition, tread depth and adjust pressure if needed (including spare) "		X		X		X		X		X
Transmission: Automatic: Check for leaks				X				X
Transmission: Automatic: Change Fluid (Phaeton W12 only)								X
Transmission: Automatic: Check ATF and final drive								X
" Transmission: Automatic: Check ATF (3.2L, 4.2L, 6.0L only) "				X				X
Transmission: Direct Shift (DSG): Change fluid and filter								X
" Transmission: Manual: Check oil level: add if needed: Check for leaks (1.9L, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 2.8L. 2.8L VR6, 3.2L, 4.0L W8, 4.2L only) "				X				X
Underbody: Check for damage								X
V-Belt / Ribbed belt: Check and adjust if needed								X
Water Seperator: Drain (TDI Engines Only)	X	X		X		X		X		X
Wheels: Rotate front to rear		X		X		X		X		X
Wiper Blades: Check								X
Windshield Washer Fluid: Check level: add if needed		X		X		X		X		X

Every 12 months, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Perform visual check on airbag system
Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change brake fluid
Every 2 years, or 20,000 miles (32,000 Kilometers), whichever occurs first: Check function of convertible top and check roll-over protection with convertible top open.
Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change dust and pollen filter.
Every 4 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): replace tire filler bottle in tire mobility kit (observe expiration date).
Every 4 years, for vehicles driven less than 40,000 miles (60,000 kilometers) in 4 years: Replace Spark Plugs.
Every 6 years, for vehicles driven less than 60,000 miles (90,000 kilometers) in 6 years: Change air filter element and clean housing.
Every 6 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): change tire pressure sensors.

60,000 - 105,000 Miles

Miles (x1000)	60	65	70	75	80	85	90	95	100	105
Kilometers (x1000)	96	104	112	120	128	136	144	152	160	168
" 1.8L, 1.9L TDI, 2.0L TDI, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 2.8L, 2.8L VR6, 3.2L, 4.0L W8, 4.2L, and 6.0L "
Air Cleaner: Replace filter					X
" Air Suspension: Check for damage or leaks ( 3.2L, 6.0L * only)* "					X
Automatic Shift Lock: Check operation including park/neutral position switch	X		X		X		X	X	X
Battery: Check	X				X				X
" Battery: Check (2.8L VR6, 3.2L, 4.2L, 6.0L Only) "	X		X		X		X		X
" Brake System: Check for leaks/damage, break pad thickness, and brake fluid level "	X		X		X		X		X
Cooling System: Check coolant level: add if needed	X				X				X
Door Check Straps: Lubricate	X				X				X
Dust & Pollen Filter: Replace (where applicable)	X				X				X
Drive Shafts: Check boots	X				X				X
" Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter (1.8L Turbo, 2.8L * Only)* "	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter	X		X		X		X		X
Engine: Check for leaks	X				X				X
Exhaust System: Check for damage and leaks	X				X				X
Front Axle: Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends: Check tie rods	X				X				X
Fuel Filter: Replace (TDI Engines Only)	X				X				X
Headlights: Check and adjust if needed	X				X				X
" Interior/Exterior Lights: Check function (3.2L, 4.2L only) "	X				X				X
On-Board Diagnotic System: Check fault memory and erase if necessary	X				X				X
Power Steering: Check fluid level					X
" Power Steering: Check fluid level (3.2L, 4.2L only) "	X				X				X
" Road test: Check kickdown, braking, steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical systems "	X				X				X
Rear Spolier: Lubricate (New Beetle Only)	X		X		X		X		X
Service Interval Display: Reset (where applicable)	X		X		X		X		X
" Spark Plugs: Replace (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.5L, 2.8L, 2.8L VR6, All * 3.2L except Touareg V8, 4.0L W8 only)* "					X
" Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0L TFSI, 4.2L Touareg and Phaeton V8 only) "	X
Sunroof Frame: Clean and lubricate	X				X				X
" Timing Belt: Replace (1.9L TDI, 2.0L TDI, 4.2L Touareg and * Phaeton V8 Only)* "					X
Timing Belt: Replace ( 2.0L Only)										X
" Timing Belt: Check condition (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.8L Only) "	X				X			X
" Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors: Check battery charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if necessary (where applicable) "	X		X		X		X		X
" Tires: Check condition, tread depth and adjust pressure if needed (including spare) "	X		X		X		X		X
Transmission: Automatic: Check for leaks	X				X				X
Transmission: Automatic: Change Fluid (Phaeton W12 only)					X
Transmission: Automatic: Check ATF and final drive					X
" Transmission: Automatic: Check ATF (3.2L, 4.2L, 6.0L only) "	X				X				X
Transmission: Direct Shift (DSG): Change fluid and filter					X
" Transmission: Manual: Check oil level: add if needed: Check for leaks (1.9L, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 2.8L. 2.8L VR6, 3.2L, 4.0L W8, 4.2L only) "	X				X				X
Underbody: Check for damage					X
V-Belt / Ribbed belt: Check and adjust if needed					X
Water Seperator: Drain (TDI Engines Only)	X		X		X		X		X
Wheels: Rotate front to rear	X		X		X		X		X
Wiper Blades: Check					X
Windshield Washer Fluid: Check level: add if needed	X		X		X		X		X

Every 12 months, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Perform visual check on airbag system
Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change brake fluid
Every 2 years, or 20,000 miles (32,000 Kilometers), whichever occurs first: Check function of convertible top and check roll-over protection with convertible top open.
Every 2 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): Change dust and pollen filter.
Every 4 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): replace tire filler bottle in tire mobility kit (observe expiration date).
Every 4 years, for vehicles driven less than 40,000 miles (60,000 kilometers) in 4 years: Replace Spark Plugs.
Every 6 years, for vehicles driven less than 60,000 miles (90,000 kilometers) in 6 years: Change air filter element and clean housing.
Every 6 years, regardless of mileage (kilometers): change tire pressure sensors.

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