Maintenance Schedule - 2004 - Passat, Passat Wagon

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2004 Volkswagen vehicles.

Applies to: MY 2004: Volkswagen R32, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen Phaeton, Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen - MY 2004 Maintenance Schedules

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
" 1.9L TDI, 2.0L TDI, and 5.0L V10 Engines Only "
Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter	x	x		x		x		x		x
Water Separator -Drain	x	x		x		x		x		x
Fuel Filter -Replace				x				x
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check								x
Timing Belt -Check Condition
Timing Belt -Replace
1.8T and 2.0L Engines Only
Engine Oil -Change and Replace Filter (1.8T only)	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Engine Oil -Change and Replace Filter (2.0L Only)	x	x		x		x		x		x
Spark Plugs -Replace								x
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check								x
Timing Belt -Check Condition (1.8T Only)
Timing Belt -Replace (2.0L Only)
Timing Belt and Tensioning Roller -Replace (1.8T Only)
" VR6 (2.8), VR6 (3.2), W8, and W12 Engines Only "
Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter	x	x		x		x		x		x
Haldex Clutch -Change Oil (R32)								x
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check								x
Spark Plugs -Replace								x
2.8L V6 and 4.2 V8 (Phaeton and Touareg) Engines Only
Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter (2.8 Only)	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter (4.2 Only)	x	x		x		x		x		x
Timing Belt -Check Condition (2.8 Only)
Timing Belt and Tensioning Roller -Replace (2.8 Only)
Timing Belt -Replace (4.2 Only)
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check								x
Spark Plugs -Replace (2.8 Only)								x
Spark Plugs -Replace (4.2 Only)
All Engines
Air Cleaner -Replace Filter								x
Windshield Washer Fluid -Check Levels		x		x		x		x		x
Auto-Shift Lock -Check including p/n switch		x		x		x		x		x
" Brake System -Check Damage/ Leaks, Pad Thickness, and Fluid Level "		x		x		x		x		x
Wheels -Rotate Front to Rear		x		x		x		x		x
Battery -Check		x		x		x		x		x
Engine -Check for Leaks				x				x
Dust Pollen Filter -Replace				x				x
" Cooling System -Check Level, add if Necessary "				x				x
Auto Transmission -Check ATF (All models except Touareg)								x
Auto Transmission -Check ATF (Touareg and Phaeton Only)				x				x
Auto Transmission -Check for leaks				x				x
" Auto Trans / Final Drive -Check for Leaks * (1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.8L Only)* "								x
Auto Transmission -Change ATF (Eurovan Only)								x
Manual Trans -Check oil levels and leaks (All models except Touareg)				x				x
Tires / Spare -Check Condition				x				x
Drive Shafts -Check Boots				x				x
OBD -Check DTC Memory and Purge				x				x
Door Check Straps -Lubricate				x				x
Headlights -Check and Adjust if Necessary				x				x
Exhaust system -Check for damage and leaks				x				x
Sunroof Frame -Clean and Lubricate				x				x
Road Test				x				x
Power Steering -Check Fluid Level * (Except Touareg and Phaeton)*								x
Power Steering -Check Fluid Level (Touareg and Phaeton Only)				x				x
Interior/Exterior Lights -Check* (Touareg and Phaeton Only)*								x
Air Suspension - Check (Touareg and Phaeton Only)								x
Underbody - Check (Touareg and Phaeton Only)								x
Direct Shift Trans (DSG) -Change Fluid								x
Rear Spolier -Lubricate (New Beetle Only)		x		x		x		x		x
" Front Axle -Check Dust Seals, Ball Joints, and Tie Rods "				x				x

All Vehicles - Replace Brake Fluid every 2 years, regardless of mileage. Air Bag System - Perform visual check every 12 months, regardless of mileage.
Convertible Models - Convertible Top and Rollover Protection - Check every 2 years of 20,000 (32,000KM) miles.
Touareg Only - Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace every 2 years if driven less than 40,000 miles.
Tire Filling Bottle - Replace every 4 years and Tire Pressure Monitoring System Batteries - Replace every 6 years.
Air Cleaner - Replace every 4 years if driven less than 80,000 miles.
Spark Plugs - Replace every 4 years if driven less than 40,000 miles.

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
" 1.9L TDI, 2.0L TDI, and 5.0L V10 Engines Only "
Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter	x		x		x		x		x
Water Separator -Drain	x		x		x		x		x
Fuel Filter -Replace	x				x				x
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check					x
Timing Belt -Check Condition					x
Timing Belt -Replace									x
1.8T and 2.0L Engines Only
Engine Oil -Change and Replace Filter (1.8T only)	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Engine Oil -Change and Replace Filter (2.0L Only)	x		x		x		x		x
Spark Plugs -Replace					x
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check					x
Timing Belt -Check Condition (1.8T Only)	x				x
Timing Belt -Replace (2.0L Only)										x
Timing Belt and Tensioning Roller -Replace (1.8T Only)										x
" VR6 (2.8), VR6 (3.2), W8, and W12 Engines Only "
Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter	x		x		x		x		x
Haldex Clutch -Change Oil (R32)					x
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check					x
Spark Plugs -Replace					x
2.8L V6 and 4.2 V8 (Phaeton and Touareg) Engines Only
Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter (2.8 Only)	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter (4.2 Only)	x		x		x		x		x
Timing Belt -Check Condition (2.8 Only)					x
Timing Belt and Tensioning Roller -Replace (2.8 Only)										x
Timing Belt -Replace (4.2 Only)					x
V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check					x
Spark Plugs -Replace (2.8 Only)					x
Spark Plugs -Replace (4.2 Only)	x
All Engines
Air Cleaner -Replace Filter					x
Windshield Washer Fluid -Check Levels	x		x		x		x		x
Auto-Shift Lock -Check including p/n switch	x		x		x		x		x
" Brake System -Check Damage/ Leaks, Pad Thickness, and Fluid Level "	x		x		x		x		x
Wheels -Rotate Front to Rear	x		x		x		x		x
Battery -Check	x		x		x		x		x
Engine -Check for Leaks	x				x				x
Dust Pollen Filter -Replace	x				x				x
" Cooling System -Check Level, add if Necessary "	x				x				x
Auto Transmission -Check ATF (All models except Touareg)					x
Auto Transmission -Check ATF (Touareg and Phaeton Only)	x				x				x
Auto Transmission -Check for leaks	x				x				x
" Auto Trans / Final Drive -Check for Leaks * (1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.8L Only)* "	x				x
Auto Transmission -Change ATF (Eurovan Only)					x
Manual Trans -Check oil levels and leaks (All models except Touareg)	x				x				x
Tires / Spare -Check Condition	x				x				x
Drive Shafts -Check Boots	x				x				x
OBD -Check DTC Memory and Purge	x				x				x
Door Check Straps -Lubricate	x				x				x
Headlights -Check and Adjust if Necessary	x				x				x
Exhaust system -Check for damage and leaks	x				x				x
Sunroof Frame -Clean and Lubricate	x				x				x
Road Test	x				x				x
Power Steering -Check Fluid Level * (Except Touareg and Phaeton)*					x
Power Steering -Check Fluid Level (Touareg and Phaeton Only)	x				x				x
Interior/Exterior Lights -Check* (Touareg and Phaeton Only)*					x
Air Suspension - Check (Touareg and Phaeton Only)					x
Underbody - Check (Touareg and Phaeton Only)					x
Direct Shift Trans (DSG) -Change Fluid					x
Rear Spolier -Lubricate (New Beetle Only)	x		x		x		x		x
" Front Axle -Check Dust Seals, Ball Joints, and Tie Rods "	x				x				x

All Vehicles - Replace Brake Fluid every 2 years, regardless of mileage. Air Bag System - Perform visual check every 12 months, regardless of mileage.
Convertible Models - Convertible Top and Rollover Protection - Check every 2 years of 20,000 (32,000KM) miles.
Touareg Only - Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace every 2 years if driven less than 40,000 miles.
Tire Filling Bottle - Replace every 4 years and Tire Pressure Monitoring System Batteries - Replace every 6 years.
Air Cleaner - Replace every 4 years if driven less than 80,000 miles.
Spark Plugs - Replace every 4 years if driven less than 40,000 miles.

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