Attention! STO VW at each inspection additionally interrogate with the help of special devices the electronic memory of engine control units, automatic transmission and air conditioning. Therefore, it is advisable to visit the service station regularly, even if the service is carried out on its own.
• Engine: oil change, oil filter change.
• Cooling and heating system: checking the coolant level, antifreeze concentration. External examination of the tightness and external contamination of the radiator.
• Exhaust system and lambda probe cable: check for damage.
• Engine: visual inspection for tightness of the oil system.
• Diesel engine: check idle speed, adjust if necessary.
• Diesel engine: check the exhaust system for soot (service station work).
• Petrol engine: Checking the idle speed and CO content with the engine warmed up to operating temperature. In case of deviations from the required values, contact a workshop for troubleshooting.
• Diesel engine: Draining water from the fuel filter.
•• V-belts: checking the reliability and condition of all belts.
•• Spark plugs: replace.
•• Fuel filter: replace (diesel engine only).
•• Timing belts: checking condition and tension (only diesel engines).
Attention! The 5-cylinder diesel engine from 10.91 has a semi-automatic tensioner, in which case only check every 60,000 km.
Gearbox, wheel drive
• Hinge protectors: check for tightness and damage.
•• Manual and automatic transmissions: leak test by visual inspection.
•• Automatic transmission: check the ATF level in the gearbox and axle drive, add oil if necessary.
Front axle and steering
• Tie rod ball joints: check clearances and fastenings. Checking dust caps.
• Axial joints: check clearances and dust caps.
• Steering: check clearances, check boots for leaks and damage.
•• Power steering: check fluid level, add hydraulic oil if necessary (from model year 92 only every 60,000 km).
Body
• Door stops and fastening screws: coat with cylinder lock spray G 000 400 01.
•• Underbody protection and cavity preservation: check.
•• Seat belts: check for damage.
Brakes, tires, wheel rims
• Brake fluid level: check, top up if necessary.
• Brakes: check the thickness of the front and rear brake pads.
• Brake system: check for leaks and damage to pipes, hoses, brake cylinders, brake booster and brake force regulator.
• Tires: check tread depth and air pressure in tires; Check tire wear and damage (including spare wheel).
Electrical equipment
• All electrical consumers: check operation.
• Lighting and alarm system: check, if necessary, adjust the headlights.
• Beep: check.
• Wiper blades: Check for wear on the rubber pads.
• Washing glass: checking operation, checking the adjustment of the jets, topping up the liquid, checking the headlight washing system.
Every 2 years
•• Brake fluid: replacement.
Every 60,000 km
•• Dry air filter: replacement of the filter element, cleaning of the air filter housing.
•• Automatic transmission: ATF oil change (service station work).
Every 120,000 km
•• Diesel engines only: replacement of timing belts for camshaft drive and high pressure fuel pump (injection pump) (service station work).
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