Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet MkII 1994-2002 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
1.6 Petrol (AEK)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.6 Petrol (AEK) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○
1.8 Petrol (ABS)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.8 Petrol (ABS) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○
1.8 Petrol (ADZ)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.8 Petrol (ADZ) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○
1.8 Petrol (ANP)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.8 Petrol (ANP) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○
1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 90,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z) · Maintenance system

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 90,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●●
Renew the air filter ○○○●○
Check the exhaust system ○●●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ○●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○○●●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ○●●●●
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ○●●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●●●●
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○○●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●●●
2.0 Petrol (2E)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.0 Petrol (2E) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○
2.0 Petrol (ADY)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.0 Petrol (ADY) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○
2.0 Petrol (AGG)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.0 Petrol (AGG) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○
2.0 Petrol (AKR)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.0 Petrol (AKR) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○
2.0 Petrol (ATU)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.0 Petrol (ATU) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○
2.0 Petrol (AWF)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.0 Petrol (AWF) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○
2.0 Petrol (AWG)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter ABD engines up to 07/1992 [every 30,000 km/24 months]
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.0 Petrol (AWG) · Maintenance system

Task Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year)
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●○
Renew the spark plugs ○○●○
Check the exhaust system ●●●○
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ●●●○
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks ●○○○
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●○
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ●●●○
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ●●●○
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ●●●○
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ●●●○
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ●●●○
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ●●●○
Suspension: check for damage and wear ●●●○
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ●●●○
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter ○●●○
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ●●●○

Repair guides

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Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 0h30–1h30
Change Car Air Filter

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Battery

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–0h30
Change Car Cabin Filter

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Clutch

Change Car Clutch

Technical 7h00–12h00
Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 1h30–2h00
Change Car Front Brake Pads

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h30
Change Car Fuel Filter

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–1h30
Change Car Glow Plugs

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 0h45–1h30
Change Car Handbrake Cable

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Oil Filter

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30–5h00
Change Car Rear Silencer

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h45–2h00
Change Car Shock Absorbers

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h30–5h00
Change Car Spark Plugs

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 0h30–1h30
Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 4h00–7h00
Change Car Turbo

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 5h00–17h00
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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h00–5h00
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