Maintenance Schedule (VW Golf 1)

Weekly or when refueling

• Check the condition of the tires and the air pressure in them (including spare wheel)
• Check the lighting operation (including headlights), as well as a sound signal
• Check the operation of the windshield wipers/washers
• Check the fluid level in the washer reservoirs
• Check the electrolyte level in the battery compartments
• Check the coolant level
• Check the engine oil level
• Check the brake fluid level
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level

Every 15,000 km, or every 12 months (whichever comes first)

In addition to the weekly tasks listed above, do the following:

In the engine compartment

• Inspect the engine for fluid leaks
• Check/adjust antifreeze concentration
• Check/adjust alternator drive belt tension
• Replace the spark plugs
• Replace/adjust breaker contacts (except for engines with electronic ignition system)
• Check/adjust the UZSK of the breaker contacts (except for engines with electronic ignition system)
• Check/adjust ignition timing
• Check/adjust idle speed and CO content in exhaust gases
• Check/adjust headlight aim
• Check/adjust clutch pedal free play
• Check/adjust valve clearances and replace valve cover gasket
• Check/adjust wheel alignment
• Lubricate the hinges, locks and door and hood stops
• Check the tread depth of your tires
• Check the operation of the hand and foot brakes
• Check the operation of the brake booster
• Check the operation of the steering
• Check the operation of the automatic transmission and the downshift drive ("kick-down")

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• Replace engine oil and oil filter
• Check the condition of the brake pipes and hoses
• Check the condition/reliability of the exhaust system fastening
• Check the condition of the steering rod joints and their covers, as well as the steering rack covers
• Check the condition of the ball joints of the front suspension arms and their covers
• Check the condition of the drive shaft joint boots
• Check/top up transmission and final drive oil
• Check/replace rear brake pads
• Check/adjust rear brakes
• Check the condition of the underbody

Every 30,000 km

In addition to the above procedures, do the following:

• Replace the air filter element
• Replace the fuel filter
• Check the condition/tension of the timing belt

Every 45,000 km

In addition to the above procedures, do the following:

• Change the oil in the automatic transmission

Every two years

• Replace brake fluid
• Check the operation of the low brake fluid level sensor