1999 Maintenance Schedule

Miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105

Kilometers 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160 168
TDI
Engine Oil – change • • • • • • • • • • •
Engine Filter – change • • • • • • • • • • •
Water Sep. – drain • • • • • • • • • • •
Timing Belt – check condition • • • • • • • • • • •
Fuel Filter – replace • • • • •
Timing Belt – replace** •
Timing Belt Tensioner – replace*** •
1.8T
Engine Oil – change • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Engine Filter – change • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
V-Belt – replace •
Spark Plugs – replace • •
Timing Belt – check condition • •
Timing Belt – replace •
Timing Belt Tensioner – replace •
2.0
Engine Oil – change • • • • • • • • • • •
Engine Filter – change • • • • • • • • • • •
Spark Plugs – replace
(all but New Beetle) • • • • •
Spark Plugs – replace (NB) • •
Timing Belt – check condition • •
VR6
Engine Oil – change • • • • • • • • • • •
Engine Filter – change • • • • • • • • • • •
Spark Plugs – replace • •
V6
Engine Oil – change • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Engine Filter – change • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Spark Plugs – replace • •
Timing Belt – check condition • •
Timing Belt – replace •
Timing Belt Tensioner – replace •
All Cars
W/W Fluid – check level • • • • • • • • • •
Auto-Shift Lock – check • • • • • • • • • •
Brake System – check • • • • • • • • • •
Wheels – rotate front to rear • • • • • • • • • •
Battery – check electrolyte level • • • • •
Dust Pollen Filter – replace • • • • •
Manual Trans. – check for leaks • • • • •
Automatic Trans. – check for leaks • • • • •
Tires/Spare – check condition • • • • •
Drive Shafts – check boots • • • • •
OBD – check DTC memory • • • • •
Door Check Straps – lubricate • • • • •
During Road Test • • • • •
After Road Test • • • • •
Air Cleaner* – replace filter • •
Cooling System – check level • • • • •
V-Belt – check tension/condition • •
Ribbed Belt – check condition • •
Front Axle – check • •
Check ATF and diff. level • •
Headlights – adjust • • • • •
*Every 40,000 miles and 4 years; except Passat and EuroVan, every 2 years **Recommended ***Recommended; replace once only
Brake Fluid – change every 2 years regardless of mileage
Air Bag System – check for function and damage after 4 years, 8 years and every 2 years thereafter