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Maintenance Schedule - 1997 - Passat, Passat Wagon (B4)
Applies to: MY 1997: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Eurovan
Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 1997 Volkswagen vehicles.
Volkswagen - MY 1997 Maintenance Schedule
Miles (x1000) |
5 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
80 |
85 |
90 |
95 |
100 |
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Kilometers (x1000) |
8 |
16 |
24 |
32 |
40 |
48 |
56 |
64 |
72 |
80 |
88 |
96 |
104 |
112 |
120 |
128 |
136 |
144 |
152 |
160 |
TDI and Diesel |
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Engine Oil - change |
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Engine Filter - change |
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Water Sep. - drain |
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Timing Belt - check condition* |
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Fuel Filter - replace |
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Timing Belt Tensioner - replace |
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Timing Belt - replace* |
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2.0 |
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Engine Oil - change |
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Engine Filter - change |
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Spark Plugs - replace |
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VR6 |
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Engine Oil - change |
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Engine Filter - change |
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Spark Plugs - replace |
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All Cars |
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W/W Fluid - check level |
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Dust Pollen Filter** - replace |
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Auto-Shift Lock - check |
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Brake System - check |
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Wheels - rotate front to rear |
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Battery - check electrolyte level |
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Manual Trans. - check for leaks |
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Automatic Trans. - check for leaks |
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Tires/Spare - check condition |
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Drive Shafts - check boots |
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OBD - check diagnostic trouble |
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Door Check Straps - lubricate |
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During Road Test |
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After Road Test |
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Air Cleaner*** - replace filter |
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Cooling System - check level |
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V-Belt - check tension/condition |
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Ribbed Belt - check condition |
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Front Axle - check |
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Auto Trans. Fluid - replace |
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* TDI
** Where applicable
*** Or 2 years
Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years regardless of mileage
Volkswagen - 1998 Maintenance Schedules
Maintenance Schedule - 1997 - Passat, Passat Wagon (B4)
Related Topics
Product Page, Passat 1995 - 1997: https://bentleypubs.com/vw/passat/1995-1997/
Product Page, Passat Wagon 1995 - 1997: https://bentleypubs.com/vw/passat-wagon/1995-1997/
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