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Maintenance Schedule - 2001 - Jetta, Golf, GTI, Jetta Wagon

Volkswagen Golf, Jetta · 1998–2010
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Applies to: MY 2001: Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen  Eurovan

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2001 Volkswagen vehicles.

Volkswagen - MY 2001 Maintenance Schedule

Miles (x1000)

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

85

90

95

100

105

Kilometers (x1000)

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

104

112

120

128

136

144

152

160

168

TDI Engine Only

Engine Oil - Change

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Engine Filter - Change

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Water Separator - Drain

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Timing Belt - Check Condition

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Fuel Filter - Replace

x

x

x

x

x

Timing Belt - Replace

A

M

A

1.8T Engine Only

Engine Oil - Change

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Engine Filter - Change

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Spark Plugs - Replace

x

x

V-Belt - Replace

x

Timing Belt - Check Condition

x

x

Timing Belt - Replace

x

Timing Belt Tensioner - Replace

x

2.0 Engine Only

Engine Oil - Change

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Engine Filter - Change

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Spark Plugs - Replace

x

x

Spark Plugs - Replace (Cabrio Only)

x

x

x

x

x

Timing Belt - Check Condition

x

x

VR6 Engine Only

Engine Oil - Change

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Engine Filter - Change

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Spark Plugs - Replace

x

x

V6 Engine Only

Engine Oil - Change

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Engine Filter - Change

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Spark Plugs - Replace

x

x

Timing Belt - Check Condition

x

x

Timing Belt - Replace

x

Timing Belt Tensioner - Replace

x

All Engines

Windshield Washer Fluid - Check Levels

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Auto-Shift Lock - Check

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Brake System - Check

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Wheels - Rotate Front to Rear

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Air Bag System - Check Function / Damage *

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Battery - Check Electrolyte Level

x

x

x

x

x

Dust Pollen Filter - Replace

x

x

x

x

x

Cooling System - Check Level

x

x

x

x

x

Manual Transmission - Check for Leaks, add if necessary

x

x

x

x

x

Automatic Transmission - Check for Leaks

x

x

x

x

x

Tires / Spare - Check Condition

x

x

x

x

x

Drive Shafts - Check Boots

x

x

x

x

x

OBD - Check DTC Memory

x

x

x

x

x

Door Hinge - Lubricate

x

x

x

x

x

Headlights - Check and Adjust if Necessary

x

x

x

x

x

Road Test

x

x

x

x

x

Air Cleaner - Replace Filter **

x

x

Brake Fluid ***

x

x

ATF and Differential Levels - Check

x

x

Front Axle (Tie Rod, etc.)

x

x

* Check the air bag system every 12 months, regardless of mileage. Check the airbag system at 4 years, 8 years, and then every 2 years after.
*** Replace the air filter every 2 years or 40,000 miles, whichever occurs first: Cabrio, Passat, Euro Van. Replace the air filter every 4 years or 40,000 miles, or whichever occurs first: Golf, Jetta, New Beetle.
**** Replace the brake fluid every 2 years, regardless of mileage.
A = Automatic Transmission, M = Manual Transmission

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Volkswagen - 2000 Maintenance Schedules
Volkswagen - 2002 Maintenance Schedules

Maintenance Schedule - 2001 - Jetta, Golf, GTI, Jetta Wagon

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