Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

Year: 2000   Engine: 1.8T

Miles
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
Kilometers
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
104
112
120
128
136
144
152
160
Engine Oil - change
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
Timing Belt - check
X
X
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace
X
X
V-belt/Ribbed Belt - check
X
X
V-Belt - check tension/condition
X
X
V-belt - replace
X
Spark Plugs - replace
X
X
Air Cleaner - replace filter
X
X
Windshield Washer Fluid - check level
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Automatic Shift Lock-check operation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Brake System - check damage/leaks, pad thickness, fluid level
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Wheels - rotate from 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
Pollen Filter - replace
X
X
X
X
X
Cooling System - check level
X
X
X
X
X
Automatic Transmission - check for leaks
X
X
X
X
X
Manual Transmission - check for leaks
X
X
X
X
X
Tires/Spare - check condition
X
X
X
X
X
Driveshaft - check boots
X
X
X
X
X
On Board Diagnostics -check Diagnostic Trouble Code memory
X
X
X
X
X
Door Hinge - lube
X
X
X
X
X
Headlights - check and adjust if necessary
X
X
X
X
X
Brake Fluid
X
X
Check Automatic Trans. Fluid and Differential for leaks, level; add if necessary
X
X
Front Axle - check dust seals, ball joints, tie rods
X
X
Road Test-check system functions during and after
X
X
X
X
X


Air Bag System check function/damage - Every 12 months regardless of mileage
Air Cleaner replace filter - Every 2 years: Cabrio, Passat, EuroVan. Every 4 years: Golf, Jetta, New Beetle
Brake Fluid - Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage
Cabrio - Replace Spark Plugs at 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 thousand miles


The intervals shown in the table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions.
In the case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is
necessary for certain operations to be carried out between the given intervals. This applies
particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element.