Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

Year: 2006   Engine: 1.9L TDI

Miles (in Thousands) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Kilometers (in Thousands) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
Engine: Change engine oil and oil filter X X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X
Engine: Check for leaks       X       X       X       X       X
Service interval display: Reset X X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X
Exhaust system: Check damage & leaks       X       X       X       X       X
Battery: Check       X       X       X       X       X
Door check straps: Lubricate       X       X       X       X       X
Dust & pollen filter: Replace       X       X       X       X       X
Cooling system: Check coolant level       X       X       X       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
Automatic transmission: Check for leaks       X       X       X       X       X
Manual transmission: Check oil level; add if necessary; check for leaks       X       X       X       X       X
Wipers: Check               X               X        
Wheels: Rotate front to rear   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X
Tires/spare wheel: Check condition       X       X       X       X       X
Rear spoiler: Lubricate (New Beetle only)   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X
Brake system: Check for damage/leaks, brake pad thickness, brake fluid level   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X
Timing belt: Replace                               X        
V-belt/ribbed belt: Check condition               X               X        
Drive shafts: Check boots       X       X       X       X       X
On Board Diagnostics -check fault memory       X       X       X       X       X
Tire pressure monitoring system sensors: Check battery charge   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X
Tires: Check tread depth   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X
Air cleaner: Replace filter and clean housing               X               X        
Direct Shift Transmission (DSG): Change fluid and filter               X               X        
Automatic transmission: Check ATF               X               X        
Fuel filter: Replace       X       X       X       X       X
Sunroof frame: Clean and Lubricate       X       X       X       X       X
Diesel particle filter: Check                                       X
Headlights: Check & adjust if necessary       X       X       X       X       X
Power steering: Check fluid level               X               X        
Road Test: Check kickdown, braking, steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical systems       X       X       X       X       X
Front axle: Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check tie rods       X       X       X       X       X

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.