Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

Year: 2007   Engine: 2.5L

Miles (in Thousands) 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Kilometers (in Thousands) 8 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 180
Engine Oil – change oil and replace filter X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Brake System – check brake pad thickness X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Service interval display: Reset X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Service Interval Display – adapt   X                      
Windshield washer/headlight washer – check level   X X X X X X X X X X X X
Brake System – check for damage and leaks, brake fluid level   X X X X X X X X X X X X
Wheels – rotate   X 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 X
Rear spoiler – lubricate   X X X X X X X X X X X X
Tires – check tread depth and pressure   X X X X X X X X X X X X
Engine – check for leaks     X   X   X   X   X   X
Engine OBD – check memory     X   X   X   X   X   X
Automatic Transmission – check for leaks     X   X   X   X   X   X
Battery – check     X   X   X   X   X   X
Door Arresters – lubricate     X   X   X   X   X   X
Sunroof Frame – lubricate     X   X   X   X   X   X
Cooling System – check coolant level     X   X   X   X   X   X
Exhaust System – check for damage and leaks     X   X   X   X   X   X
Tires/Spare wheel – check condition and pressure     X   X   X   X   X   X
Front Axle – check dust seals on ball joints and tie rods     X   X   X   X   X   X
Headlights – check and adjust if necessary     X   X   X   X   X   X
Drive Shafts – check boots     X   X   X   X   X   X
Manual Transmission – check for leaks and level     X   X   X   X   X   X
Road Test – check kick down, braking, steering heating and ventilation, air conditioning, power accessories and electrical systems     X   X   X   X   X   X
Dust and Pollen filter – replace         X       X       X
Air Cleaner – replace filter and clean housing (New Beetle only)         X       X       X
Spark Plugs – replace         X       X       X
Wiper Blades – check         X       X       X
Underbody – check for damage         X       X       X
Ribbed Belt – check condition and tension         X       X       X
Automatic transmission – check ATF         X       X       X
Automatic transmission final drive oil – check level and for leaks         X       X       X
Power steering – check fluid level         X       X       X
Direct Shift Transmission (DSG) – change fluid and replace filter         X       X       X
Air Cleaner – replace filter and clean housing             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.