Maintenance frequency (VW Golf 2)

Contents: Every 500 km or every week: ↓ Every 15,000 km or every 12 months: ↓

Routine maintenance is necessary to ensure safety and desirable to use the vehicle's capabilities as economically as possible. Regular and very precise inspection is necessary to detect faults and eliminate them.

Every 500 km or every week:

Engine
Check the oil level (top up if necessary). Check the coolant level (top up if necessary). Check the electrolyte level in the battery (add distilled water if necessary).

Tires
Check tires for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check headlights and wipers. Check headlight operation. Clean headlights. Check front and rear window sprinkler fluid levels (top up if necessary).

Brakes
Check the fluid level in the brake pump reservoir. If necessary, top up, check for leaks.

Every 15,000 km or every 12 months:

Engine
Check the clutch pedal free play. Check the fuel and cooling systems for leaks. Check the concentration of the antifreeze and increase the concentration if necessary. Check the valve clearances and adjust them if necessary. Check the condition and tension adjustment of the V-pulleys. Replace the spark plugs. Check the condition of the contacts in the ignition system. Set the ignition. Replace the engine oil and oil filter. Check the exhaust system for damage. Adjust the idle speed. Replace the air filter. Replace the fuel filter.

Transmission
Check the gearbox oil level (top up if necessary). Check for oil leaks. Check the fluid level in the automatic transmission (top up if necessary).

Drive axle shafts
Check the drive joint housing for leaks or damage.

Brake system
Check for damage or leaks in the brake pipes and connections. Check the brake pads and rear brake pads for wear. Check the brake fluid level (top up if necessary).

Electrical system
Check the operation of the electrical equipment Check the fluid level in the front and rear window sprinkler reservoir (top up if necessary) Check the electrolyte level in the battery (add distilled water if necessary). Check the installation of headlights (adjust if necessary).

Control system
Check for leaks and cracks in the transmission housing of the control system. Check the ball joints for wear and the condition of the rubber housing. Check the fluid level in the power steering system (top up if necessary)

Tires
Check the tread depth and condition of the tires.

Body
Lubricate door hinges and door locks. Check the chassis for damage and traces of corrosion, renew the protective layers if necessary.

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