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VW RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

(All makes & models have required Maintenance Schedules that vary.  Please call to check on your specific requirements for your vehicle)

 

10,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Brake Pads: Check thickness and brake disk condition (front and rear)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display:

  • Reset (if applicable)

  • Windshield Washers, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades

  • Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0 TDI)*

20,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Battery: Check

  • Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorbers for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition and check brake fluid level

  • Dust and Pollen Filter: Replace (if applicable)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Fuel Filter: Drain water (2009-10)

  • Fuel Filter: Replace (2011 2.0L TDI and 3.9L TDI)

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Second Battery: Check (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable)

  • Tires: Rotate Front to rear

  • Tire Mobility Kit: Check and observe date on the tire filler bottle

  • Windshield Washers, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades:

  • Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Convertible Roof: Check latch (if applicable)

  • Brake Fluid: Change fluid (2009 New Beetle)

  • Ad Blue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

30,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Brake Pads: Check thickness and brake disc condition (front and rear)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable)

  • Tires: Rotate front to rear

  • Windshield Washers, Headlight Cleaning System, and Wiper Blades:

  • Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Brake Fluid: Change brake fluid (where applicable)

  • Ad Blue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

  • Haldex Clutch: Change oil (2011, if applicable)

40,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Battery: Check

  • Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

  • Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorbers for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition and check brake fluid level

  • Coolant Level and Frost Protection: Check

  • CV Joints: Check for leaks and damage

  • Door Checks and Mounting Pins: Lubricate

  • Dust and Pollen Filter: Replace (if applicable)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Engine and Engine Compartment Components: Check (from above) for leaks and damage

  • Engine and Engine Compartment Components: Check (from below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive shaft boots

  • Exhaust System: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings

  • Fuel filter; Replace (all 2009-10; 2011 2.0L TDI and 3.0L TDI)

  • Headlights: Check adjustment

  • Interior Lighting and Glove Box Lights, Cigarette Lighter/Power Outlets, Horn, and all Warning lamps: Check

  • Front and Rear Lights, Luggage Compartment Lighting, Turn Signals, Hazard Warning Lights, Daytime Running Lights, Curve Lighting, and Automatic Headlight: Check

  • Power Steering: Check oil level (if applicable)

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Ribbed V-belt: Check condition

  • Second Battery: Check (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable)

  • Sunroof and Panoramic Sunroof: Check, clean and lubricate (if applicable)

  • Test Drive: Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, and handling

  • Tie Rod Ends: Check for excessive play, check boots

  • Tires: Rotate Front to rear

  • Tire Mobility Kit: Replace tire filler bottle (observe expiration date)

  • Transmission (Automatic): Check fluid and filter

  • Transmission (DSG): Change fluid and filter

  • Transmission (Automatic): Change fluid (2011 2.5L, 2.0L MPI, 3.6L, Touareg, 3.0L TDI Touareg, and 3.0L Hybrid Touareg)

  • Underbody Sealant: Inspect for damage

  • Windshield Washers, Headlight Cleaning System, and Wiper Blades: Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Spark Plug: Replace (2009-10, 1.9L, 3.2L and 4.2L; 2009-11 2.5L; 2011 2.0L MPI)

  • Retractable Hard Top: Check for function and damage (if applicable)

  • Haldex Clutch: Change oil (2009-10, if applicable)

  • AdBlue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

50,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Brake Pads: Check thickness and brake disk condition (front and rear)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable)

  • Tires: Rotate Front to rear

  • Windshield Washers, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades:

  • Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Convertible Roof: Check latch (if applicable)

  • Brake Fluid: Change fluid (2009 New Beetle)

  • Brake Fluid: Change fluid (if applicable)

  • Ad Blue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

  • Haldex Clutch: Change oil (2011, if applicable)

60,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Battery: Check

  • Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorbers for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition and check brake fluid level

  • Dust and Pollen Filter; Replace (if applicable)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Fuel Filter: Drain Water (2009-10)

  • Fuel Filter: Replace (2009-11 2,0L TDI; 2011 3.0L TDI)

  • Air Filter Element and Snow Filter: Replace and clean housing

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Second Battery: Check (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable)

  • Timing Belt: Check (2011 2.0L MPI)

  • Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern and pressure of all tires (including spare)

  • Tires: Rotate front to rear

  • Tire Mobility Kit: Check and observe date on the tire filler bottle

  • Tire Pressure Sensors: Replace

  • Windshield Washers, Headlight Cleaning System, and Wiper Blades:

  • Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Convertible Roof: Check latch (if applicable)

  • Brake Fluid: Change brake fluid (where applicable)

  • Ad Blue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

  • Haldex Clutch: Change oil (2011, if applicable)

70,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Brake Pads: Check thickness and brake disc condition (front and rear)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable)

  • Tires: Rotate front to rear

  • Windshield Washers, Headlight Cleaning System, and Wiper Blades: Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Brake Fluid: Change brake fluid (if applicable)

  • Ad Blue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

80,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Battery: Check

  • Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

  • Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorbers for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition and check brake fluid level

  • Coolant Level and Frost Protection: Check

  • CV Joints: Check for leaks and damage

  • Door Checks and Mounting Pins: Lubricate

  • Dust and Pollen Filter: Replace (if applicable)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Engine and Engine Compartment Components: Check (from above) for leaks and damage

  • Engine and Engine Compartment Components: Check (from below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive shaft boots

  • Exhaust System: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings

  • Fuel filter; Replace (all 20092.0L TDI only: all 2010 models: 2011 2.0L TDI, 3.0L TDI)

  • Headlights: Check adjustment

  • Interior Lighting and Glove Box Lights, Cigarette Lighter/Power Outlets, Horn, and all Warning lamps: Check

  • Front and Rear Lights, Luggage Compartment Lighting, Turn Signals, Hazard Warning Lights, Daytime Running Lights, Curve Lighting, and Automatic Headlight: Check

  • Power Steering: Check oil level (if applicable)

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Ribbed V-belt: Check condition

  • Second Battery: Check (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable

  • Sunroof and Panoramic Sunroof: Check, clean and lubricate (if applicable)

  • Test Drive: Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, and handling

  • Tie Rod Ends: Check for excessive play, check boots

  • Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern and pressure of all tires (including spare)

  • Tires: Rotate Front to rear

  • Tire Mobility Kit: Replace tire filler bottler (observe expiration date)

  • Transmission (Automatic): Check fluid and filter

  • Transmission (DSG): Change fluid and filter

  • Transmission (Automatic): Change fluid (2011 2.5L, 2.0L MPI, 3.6L, Touareg, 3.0L TDI Touareg, and 3.0L Hybrid Touareg)

  • Underbody Sealant: Inspect for damage

  • Windshield Washers, Headlight Cleaning System, and Wiper Blades: Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Spark Plugs: Replace (2009-10, 1.9L, 3.2L , 3.6L and 4.2L; 2009-11 2.5L; 2011 2.0L MPI)

  • Brake Fluid: Change fluid (2009 New Beetle)

  • Convertible Roof: Check for function and damage. Clean and lubricate (if applicable)

  • Retractable Hard Top: Check for function and damage (if applicable)

  • Haldex Clutch: Change oil (2009-10, if applicable)

  • Ad Blue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

90,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Brake Pads: Check thickness and brake disk condition (front and rear)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable)

  • Tires: Rotate front to rear

  • Windshield Washers, Headlight Cleaning System, and Wiper Blades: Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Brake Fluid: Change brake fluid (where applicable)

  • Ad Blue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

  • Haldex Clutch: Change oil (2011, if applicable)

100,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Battery: Check

  • Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorbers for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition and check brake fluid level

  • Dust and Pollen Filter: Replace (if applicable)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Fuel Filter: Drain water (2009-10)

  • Fuel Filter: Replace (2009-2011 2.0L TDI; 20011 3.0L TDI)

  • Air Filter Element and Snow Filter: Replace and clean housing

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Second Battery: Check (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable)

  • Timing Belt: Check (2011 2.0L MPI)

  • Tires: Check tread depth, conditions, wear pattern and pressure of all tires (including spare)

  • Tires: Rotate Front to rear

  • Tire Mobility Kit: Check and observe date on the tire filler bottle

  • Tire Pressure Sensors: Replace

  • Windshield Washers, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades: Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Spark Plugs: Replace (2009-10 1.8L and 2.0L only)

  • Convertible Roof: Check latch (if applicable)

  • Brake Fluid: Change fluid (2009 New Beetle)

  • Ad Blue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

110,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Brake Pads: Check thickness and brake disc condition (front and rear)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable)

  • Tires: Rotate front to rear

  • Windshield Washers, Headlight Cleaning System, and Wiper Blades: Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Brake Fluid: Change brake fluid (if applicable)

  • Timing Belt: Replace (if applicable 2009-10)

  • Ad Blue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

120,000 MILES

  • Airbag System: Perform visual inspection

  • Battery: Check

  • Body: Visual inspection for corrosion

  • Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorbers for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition and check brake fluid level

  • Coolant Level and Frost Protection: Check

  • CV Joints: Check for leaks and damage

  • Door Checks and Mounting Pins: Lubricate

  • Dust and Pollen Filter: Replace (if applicable)

  • Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

  • Engine and Engine Compartment Components: Check (from above) for leaks and damage

  • Engine and Engine Compartment Components: Check (from below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive shaft boots

  • Air Filter Element and Snow Filter; Replace and clean housing (if applicable)

  • Diesel Particle Filter: Replace if necessary

  • Exhaust System: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings

  • Fuel filter; Replace (all 2009 - 2011 2.0L TDI only: all 2010 models: 2011 3.0L TDI only)

  • Headlights: Check adjustment

  • Interior Lighting and Glove Box Lights, Cigarette Lighter/Power Outlets, Horn, and all Warning lamps: Check

  • Front and Rear Lights, Luggage Compartment Lighting, Turn Signals, Hazard Warning Lights, Daytime Running Lights, Curve Lighting, and Automatic Headlight: Check

  • Power Steering: Check oil level (if applicable)

  • Rear Window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

  • Ribbed V-belt: Check condition

  • Second Battery: Check (if applicable)

  • Service Interval Display: Reset (if applicable)

  • Sunroof and Panoramic Sunroof: Check, clean and lubricate (if applicable)

  • Test Drive: Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, and handling

  • Tie Rod Ends: Check for excessive play, check boots

  • Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern and pressure of all tires (including spare)

  • Tires: Rotate Front to rear

  • Tire Mobility Kit: Replace tire filler bottler (observe expiration date)

  • Transmission (Automatic): Check fluid and filter

  • Transmission (DSG): Change fluid and filter

  • Transmission (Automatic): Change fluid (2011 2.5L, 2.0L MPI, 3.6L, Touareg, 3.0L TDI Touareg, and 3.0L Hybrid Touareg)

  • Underbody Sealant: Inspect for damage

  • Windshield Washers, Headlight Cleaning System, and Wiper Blades: Check for damage and function, check fluid level and add if necessary

  • Spark Plugs: Replace (2009-10, 1.9L, 3.2L , 3.6L and 4.2L; 2009-11 2.5L; 2011 2.0L MPI)

  • Brake Fluid: Change fluid (2009 New Beetle)

  • Timing Belt: Replace (2009-10 2.0LTDI)

  • Timing Belt: Check (2011 3.0L TDI)

  • Convertible Roof: Check for function and damage. Clean and lubricate (if applicable)

  • Retractable Hard Top: Check for function and damage (if applicable)

  • Haldex Clutch: Change oil (2009-10, if applicable)

  • Ad Blue Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI)

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