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. 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, Air Cleaner: Replace filter X " Air Suspension: Check for damage or leaks ( 3.2L, 6.0L X Automatic Shift Lock: Check operation including park/neutral 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 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 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: 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 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 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 X " Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0L TFSI, 4.2L Touareg Sunroof Frame: Clean and lubricate X X " Timing Belt: Replace (1.9L TDI, 2.0L TDI, 4.2L Touareg and Timing Belt: Replace ( 2.0L Only) " Timing Belt: Check condition (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.8L " Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors: Check battery X X X X X " Tires: Check condition, tread depth and adjust pressure if 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 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 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, Air Cleaner: Replace filter X " Air Suspension: Check for damage or leaks ( 3.2L, 6.0L X Automatic Shift Lock: Check operation including park/neutral 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 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 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: 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 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 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 X " Spark Plugs: Replace (2.0L TFSI, 4.2L Touareg X Sunroof Frame: Clean and lubricate X X X " Timing Belt: Replace (1.9L TDI, 2.0L TDI, 4.2L Touareg and X Timing Belt: Replace ( 2.0L Only) X " Timing Belt: Check condition (1.8L, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.8L X X X " Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors: Check battery X X X X X " Tires: Check condition, tread depth and adjust pressure if 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 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 Volkswagen - 2004 Maintenance Schedules
Volkswagen - MY 2005 Maintenance Schedule
5,000 - 55,000
2.8L VR6, 3.2L, 4.0L W8, 4.2L, and 6.0L "
* only)* "
position switch
thickness, and brake fluid level "
* Only)* "
Check tie rods
if necessary
ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical
systems "
* 3.2L except Touareg V8, 4.0L W8 only)* "
and Phaeton V8 only) "
* Phaeton V8 Only)* "
*Only)* "
charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if
necessary (where applicable) "
needed (including spare) "
for leaks (1.9L, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 2.8L. 2.8L VR6, 3.2L,
*4.0L W8, 4.2L only)* "
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
2.8L VR6, 3.2L, 4.0L W8, 4.2L, and 6.0L "
* only)* "
position switch
thickness, and brake fluid level "
* Only)* "
Check tie rods
if necessary
ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical
systems "
* 3.2L except Touareg V8, 4.0L W8 only)* "
and Phaeton V8 only) "
* Phaeton V8 Only)* "
*Only)* "
charge, replace wheel electronics and aluminum valve if
necessary (where applicable) "
needed (including spare) "
for leaks (1.9L, 2.0L, 2.0L TFSI, 2.5L, 2.8L. 2.8L VR6, 3.2L,
*4.0L W8, 4.2L only)* "
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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