Vehicle maintenance Volkswagen Passat B6

Motor oil
Specifications At the manufacturer's plant, the engine is filled with a special high-quality all-season oil, which is suitable for use at all times of the year, with the exception...

Checking the engine oil level
Consumption of engine oil is normal. Oil consumption can be up to 1 liter per 1000 km of vehicle mileage. Therefore, it is necessary to check the oil level in the engine crankcase...

Fuel for the car
General instructions Unleaded petrol must comply with DIN EN 228. If only fuel with an octane rating lower than that required for the engine is available, the vehicle should be...

Diesel fuel
General instructions Diesel fuel must comply with DIN EN 590. Cetane number not less than 51. RME Fuel (biodiesel fuel) according to DIN 51 606. Diesel vehicles can be operated on...

Checking the coolant level
Sufficient coolant level is an important condition for the normal operation of the engine cooling system. Therefore, the coolant level should be checked regularly. The coolant...

Filling the windshield washer reservoir with liquid
Fig. 1.75. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir cap It is recommended to constantly add the original Volkswagen glass cleaner (G 052 164) to the water. Water without this product...

Adjusting the position of the windshield washer nozzles
Windshield The windshield washer nozzles can be adjusted in height by changing their tilt. Nozzle adjustment in the horizontal plane is not provided. Rear window The rear window...

Replacing windshield wipers
Fig. 1.76. Replacing the wiper blade (version 1) Fig. 1.77. Replacing the wiper blade (version 2) Removal the brush (version 1) Move the wiper arm away from the glass and rotate...

Replacing brake fluid
Fig. 1.78. Brake fluid reservoir cap The brake fluid reservoir can be identified by its yellow cap (Fig. 1.78). Fig. 1.79. Brake fluid reservoir Checking the brake fluid level The...

Rechargeable battery
Location The battery is located in the engine compartment or in the rear of the vehicle. The battery is in the rear of the car. Fig. 1.80. Battery The battery is located under the...

Car wheels and tires
Depending on the design features and tread pattern of the tires, the tread depth of new tires varies among individual tire models and manufacturers. Note: New tires must first be...

Wheel replacement
Use only a jack designed for your specific vehicle. Do not use other jacks. The car may fall off the jack. Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. If it is necessary to...

Using an auxiliary battery when starting the engine
If the engine does not start due to a discharged battery, you can use another vehicle's battery to start the engine using special jumper cables. In this case, you must take into...

Towing a car
General instructions The towing rope must be flexible to avoid damaging both vehicles. Only ropes made of synthetic fibers or similar flexible materials should be used. However,...

Filter replacement intervals

Timing Belt Replacement Intervals

Service intervals for petrol and diesel engines

Car specification

Technical terms, their abbreviations and explanations

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