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Maintenance Schedule - 2000 - New Beetle

Volkswagen New Beetle · 1998–2010
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Applies to: MY 2000: Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Volkswagen Eurovan

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2000 Volkswagen vehicles.

Volkswagen - MY 2000 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

** Recommended
** Every 12 months regardless of mileage,
*** Every 2 years: Cabrio, Passat, Euro van, Every 4 years: Golf, Jetta, New Beetle
**** Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
A= Automatic Transmission
M= Manual Transmission

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

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 **

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 - Adjust

x

x

x

x

x

Road Test

x

x

x

x

x

Air Cleaner *** - Replace Filter

x

x

Brake Fluid **** - Replace

x

x

ATF and Differential Levels - Check

x

x

Front Axle (Tie Rod, etc.)

x

x

** Recommended
** Every 12 months regardless of mileage
*** Every 2 years: Cabrio, Passat, Euro van, Every 4 years: Golf, Jetta, New Beetle
**** Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
A= Automatic Transmission
M= Manual Transmission

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