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Volkswagen - 2004 Maintenance Schedules
Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2004 Volkswagen vehicles. Applies to: MY 2004: Volkswagen R32, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen Phaeton, Volkswagen Touareg click here to view 60,000 - 105,000 Miles Miles (x1000) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Kilometers (x1000) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 " 1.9L TDI, 2.0L TDI, and 5.0L V10 Engines Only " Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter x x x x x x Water Separator -Drain x x x x x x Fuel Filter -Replace x x V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check x Timing Belt -Check Condition Timing Belt -Replace 1.8T and 2.0L Engines Only Engine Oil -Change and Replace Filter (1.8T only) x x x x x x x x x x x Engine Oil -Change and Replace Filter (2.0L Only) x x x x x x Spark Plugs -Replace x V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check x Timing Belt -Check Condition (1.8T Only) Timing Belt -Replace (2.0L Only) Timing Belt and Tensioning Roller -Replace (1.8T Only) " VR6 (2.8), VR6 (3.2), W8, and W12 Engines Only " Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter x x x x x x Haldex Clutch -Change Oil (R32) x V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check x Spark Plugs -Replace x 2.8L V6 and 4.2 V8 (Phaeton and Touareg) Engines Only Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter (2.8 Only) x x x x x x x x x x x Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter (4.2 Only) x x x x x x Timing Belt -Check Condition (2.8 Only) Timing Belt and Tensioning Roller -Replace (2.8 Only) Timing Belt -Replace (4.2 Only) V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check x Spark Plugs -Replace (2.8 Only) x Spark Plugs -Replace (4.2 Only) All Engines Air Cleaner -Replace Filter x Windshield Washer Fluid -Check Levels x x x x x Auto-Shift Lock -Check including p/n switch x x x x x " Brake System -Check Damage/ Leaks, x x x x x Wheels -Rotate Front to Rear x x x x x Battery -Check x x x x x Engine -Check for Leaks x x Dust Pollen Filter -Replace x x " Cooling System -Check Level, add if Necessary " x x Auto Transmission -Check ATF (All models except x Auto Transmission -Check ATF (Touareg and x x Auto Transmission -Check for leaks x x " Auto Trans / Final Drive -Check for Leaks x Auto Transmission -Change ATF (Eurovan Only) x Manual Trans -Check oil levels and leaks x x Tires / Spare -Check Condition x x Drive Shafts -Check Boots x x OBD -Check DTC Memory and Purge x x Door Check Straps -Lubricate x x Headlights -Check and Adjust if Necessary x x Exhaust system -Check for damage and leaks x x Sunroof Frame -Clean and Lubricate x x Road Test x x Power Steering -Check Fluid Level x Power Steering -Check Fluid Level x x Interior/Exterior Lights -Check* (Touareg and Phaeton Only)* x Air Suspension - Check (Touareg and x Underbody - Check (Touareg and Phaeton x Direct Shift Trans (DSG) -Change Fluid x Rear Spolier -Lubricate (New Beetle Only) x x x x x " Front Axle -Check Dust Seals, Ball Joints, and Tie Rods " x x All Vehicles - Replace Brake Fluid every 2 years, regardless of mileage. Air Bag System - Perform visual check every 12 months, regardless of mileage. Miles (x1000) 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 Kilometers (x1000) 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160 168 " 1.9L TDI, 2.0L TDI, and 5.0L V10 Engines Only " Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter x x x x x Water Separator -Drain x x x x x Fuel Filter -Replace x x x V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check x Timing Belt -Check Condition x Timing Belt -Replace x 1.8T and 2.0L Engines Only Engine Oil -Change and Replace Filter (1.8T only) x x x x x x x x x x Engine Oil -Change and Replace Filter (2.0L Only) x x x x x Spark Plugs -Replace x V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check x Timing Belt -Check Condition (1.8T Only) x x Timing Belt -Replace (2.0L Only) x Timing Belt and Tensioning Roller -Replace (1.8T Only) x " VR6 (2.8), VR6 (3.2), W8, and W12 Engines Only " Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter x x x x x Haldex Clutch -Change Oil (R32) x V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check x Spark Plugs -Replace x 2.8L V6 and 4.2 V8 (Phaeton and Touareg) Engines Only Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter (2.8 Only) x x x x x x x x x x Engine Oil -Change Oil and Replace Filter (4.2 Only) x x x x x Timing Belt -Check Condition (2.8 Only) x Timing Belt and Tensioning Roller -Replace (2.8 Only) x Timing Belt -Replace (4.2 Only) x V-Belt / Ribbed Belt -Check x Spark Plugs -Replace (2.8 Only) x Spark Plugs -Replace (4.2 Only) x All Engines Air Cleaner -Replace Filter x Windshield Washer Fluid -Check Levels x x x x x Auto-Shift Lock -Check including p/n switch x x x x x " Brake System -Check Damage/ Leaks, x x x x x Wheels -Rotate Front to Rear x x x x x Battery -Check x x x x x Engine -Check for Leaks x x x Dust Pollen Filter -Replace x x x " Cooling System -Check Level, add if Necessary " x x x Auto Transmission -Check ATF (All models except x Auto Transmission -Check ATF (Touareg and x x x Auto Transmission -Check for leaks x x x " Auto Trans / Final Drive -Check for Leaks x x Auto Transmission -Change ATF (Eurovan Only) x Manual Trans -Check oil levels and leaks x x x Tires / Spare -Check Condition x x x Drive Shafts -Check Boots x x x OBD -Check DTC Memory and Purge x x x Door Check Straps -Lubricate x x x Headlights -Check and Adjust if Necessary x x x Exhaust system -Check for damage and leaks x x x Sunroof Frame -Clean and Lubricate x x x Road Test x x x Power Steering -Check Fluid Level x Power Steering -Check Fluid Level x x x Interior/Exterior Lights -Check* (Touareg and Phaeton Only)* x Air Suspension - Check (Touareg and x Underbody - Check (Touareg and Phaeton x Direct Shift Trans (DSG) -Change Fluid x Rear Spolier -Lubricate (New Beetle Only) x x x x x " Front Axle -Check Dust Seals, Ball Joints, and Tie Rods " x x x All Vehicles - Replace Brake Fluid every 2 years, regardless of mileage. Air Bag System - Perform visual check every 12 months, regardless of mileage. Volkswagen - 2003 Maintenance Schedules
Volkswagen - MY 2004 Maintenance Schedules
5,000-55,000 Miles
Pad Thickness, and Fluid Level "
*Touareg)*
*Phaeton Only)*
* (1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.8L Only)* "
*(All models except Touareg)*
* (Except Touareg and Phaeton)*
(Touareg and Phaeton Only)
*Phaeton Only)*
*Only)*
Convertible Models - Convertible Top and Rollover Protection - Check every 2 years of 20,000 (32,000KM) miles.
Touareg Only - Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace every 2 years if driven less than 40,000 miles.
Tire Filling Bottle - Replace every 4 years and Tire Pressure Monitoring System Batteries - Replace every 6 years.
Air Cleaner - Replace every 4 years if driven less than 80,000 miles.
Spark Plugs - Replace every 4 years if driven less than 40,000 miles.60,000-105,000 Miles
Pad Thickness, and Fluid Level "
*Touareg)*
*Phaeton Only)*
* (1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.8L Only)* "
*(All models except Touareg)*
* (Except Touareg and Phaeton)*
(Touareg and Phaeton Only)
*Phaeton Only)*
*Only)*
Convertible Models - Convertible Top and Rollover Protection - Check every 2 years of 20,000 (32,000KM) miles.
Touareg Only - Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace every 2 years if driven less than 40,000 miles.
Tire Filling Bottle - Replace every 4 years and Tire Pressure Monitoring System Batteries - Replace every 6 years.
Air Cleaner - Replace every 4 years if driven less than 80,000 miles.
Spark Plugs - Replace every 4 years if driven less than 40,000 miles.
Volkswagen - 2005 Maintenance Schedules
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