Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

Year: 2001   Engine: TDI

Miles
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
105
Kilometers
8
16
32
48
64
80
96
112
128
144
160
168
Engine Oil - change
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
Timing Belt - check
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Timing Belt - replace
X
X
X
X
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace
X
X
X
V-Belt - check tension/condition
X
X
Ribbed Belt - check condition
X
X
Air Cleaner - replace filter
X
X
Water Separator - drain
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fuel Filter - replace
X
X
X
X
X
Windshield Washer Fluid - check level
X
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
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
X
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


Timing Belt replace - Recommended replacement at 40,000 miles (64,000 km) and 80,000 miles (128,000 km)
Air Bag System check function/damage - Check the air bag system every 12 months, regardless of mileage.
Check the air bag system at 4 years, 8 years, and then every 2 years (10, 12, 14, etc.)
Replace the air filter every 2 years or 40,000 miles, whichever occurs first: Cabrio, Passat, EuroVan.
Replace the air filter every 4 years or 40,000 miles, whichever occurs first: Golf, Jetta, New Beetle
Brake Fluid - Replace the brake fluid 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.