Scheduled maintenance (VW Polo 3)

Every 15,000 km or 12 months

Engine

• Reset the service indicator;
• replace engine oil and oil filter;
• check for oil leaks;
• check for leaks in the cooling system, check the antifreeze level and adjust it;
• check the hoses, tubes and wiring in the engine compartment.

Transmission

• Check the mechanical part and the clearance of the clutch pedal, adjust it if necessary;
• on a manual transmission: check the fluid level and top up if necessary, check for leaks, replace the fluid;
• check the differential fluid level and adjust if necessary;
• check the cardan shaft protective covers for damage and leaks.

Steering

• Check all steering components for damage, wear and leaks;
• check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir and top up if necessary.

Brake systems

• Check the brake fluid level and top up if necessary;
• check brake lining wear;
• check the parking brake adjustment.

Suspension, wheels and tires

• Check the condition of the suspension components for damage and wear;
• check the tread depth on all tires, including the spare tire;
• check tire pressure and adjust if necessary.

Electrical equipment

• Check the lighting system and signal;
• check the windshield wipers and washers, add fluid to the windshield washer reservoir.

Every 30,000 km or 24 months

Engine

• Reset the service indicator;
• replace engine oil and oil filter;
• check for oil leaks;
• check for leaks in the cooling system, check the antifreeze level and adjust it;
• check the hoses, tubes and wiring in the engine compartment;
• replace coolant (every 24 months);
• read fault codes;
• replace the air filter;
• replace the fuel filter.

Transmission

• Check the mechanical part and the clearance of the clutch pedal, adjust it if necessary;
• on a manual transmission: check the fluid level and top up if necessary, check for leaks, replace the fluid;
• check the differential fluid level and adjust if necessary;
• check the cardan shaft protective covers for damage and leaks.

Steering

• Check all steering components for damage, wear and leaks;
• check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir and top up if necessary.

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Brake systems

• Replace brake fluid;
• check brake lining wear;
• check the parking brake adjustment.

Suspension, wheels and tires

• Check the condition of the suspension components for wear and damage;
• check the tread depth on all tires, including the spare tire;
• check tire pressure and adjust if necessary.

Electrical equipment

• check the lighting system and signal;
• check the windshield wipers and washers, add fluid to the windshield washer reservoir.

Every 60,000 km or 48 months

Engine

• Reset the service indicator;
• replace engine oil and oil filter;
• check for oil leaks;
• replace spark plugs;
• check the condition of the drive belts;
• check for leaks in the cooling system, check the antifreeze level and adjust it;
• check the hoses, tubes and wiring in the engine compartment;
• replace coolant (every 24 months);
• read fault codes;
• replace the air filter;
• replace the fuel filter.

Transmission

• Check the mechanical part and the clearance of the clutch pedal, adjust it if necessary;
• on a manual transmission; check the fluid level and top up if necessary, check for leaks, replace the fluid;
• check the differential fluid level and adjust if necessary;
• check the cardan shaft protective covers for damage and leaks.

Steering

• Check all steering components for damage, wear and leaks;
• check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir and top up if necessary.

Brake systems

• Replace brake fluid;
• check brake lining wear;
• check the parking brake adjustment.

Suspension, wheels and tires

• Check the condition of the suspension components for wear and damage;
• check the tread depth on all tires, including the spare tire;
• check tire pressure and adjust if necessary.

Electrical equipment

• Check the lighting system and signal;
• check the windshield wipers and washers, add fluid to the windshield washer reservoir.

Summer check

Engine

• Check the condition and tension of the drive belts, replace or adjust if necessary;
• check the cooling system for leaks, check the coolant level and antifreeze concentration, adjust if necessary;
• check fuel system connections, hoses and electrical connections;
• check the air filter, replace if necessary;
• check the oil level, top up if necessary;
• check for harmful exhaust emissions.

Transmission

• Check the fluid level, top up if necessary and check for leaks on the automatic transmission;
• check the fluid level, top up if necessary and check for leaks on the manual transmission;
• check the axle shaft covers for damage and wear.

Steering

• Check the power steering fluid level, top up if necessary;
• check steering components for damage and wear.

Brake systems

• Check the brake fluid level, top up if necessary;
• check the thickness of the brake pads;
• check and adjust the parking brake;
• check the brake system tubes and hoses for wear and damage.

Suspension, wheels and tires

• Check brake pipes and hoses for damage;
• check the tread depth and wear of all tires, including the spare tire;
• check tire pressure and adjust it;
• check for leaks in the shock absorbers.

Electrical equipment

• Check the lighting and signal;
• check the operation of the windshield wipers and windshield washers, top up the fluid in the reservoir;
• check and clean the battery terminals;
• check and adjust the headlights.

Interior

• Check the operation of the seat belts.

Winter check

Engine

• Check the condition and tension of the drive belts, replace or adjust if necessary;
• check the cooling system for leaks, check the coolant level and antifreeze concentration, adjust if necessary;
• check fuel system connections, hoses and electrical connections;
• check the air filter, replace if necessary;
• check the oil level, top up if necessary;
• check for harmful exhaust emissions.

Transmission

• Check the fluid level, top up if necessary, and check for leaks on the automatic transmission.

Steering

• Check the power steering fluid level and top up if necessary.

Brake systems

• Check the brake fluid level, top up if necessary;
• check the thickness of the brake linings.

Suspension, wheels and tires

• Check brake pipes and hoses for damage;
• check the tread depth and wear of all tires, including the spare tire;
• check the tire pressure and adjust it.

Electrical equipment

• Check the lighting and signal;
• check the operation of the windshield wipers and windshield washers, top up the fluid in the reservoir;
• check and clean the battery terminals.

Interior

• Check the operation of the seat belts.