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Volkswagen Transporter T4 1991-2003 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.
1.8 Petrol (PD)
1991 Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 (PD) · 1991

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
(1992 - 1995) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 (PD) · (1992 - 1995)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 D Diesel (1X)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 D Diesel (1X) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 1999)

Task Every 10,000 km/Oil service (> 10,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 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 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 ○●●●●
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 TD Diesel (ABL)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 1999) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 TD Diesel (ABL) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 1999)

Task Every 10,000 km/Oil service (> 10,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 TD Diesel (ABL) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
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 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 ○●●●
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 (AAC)
1991 Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 (AAC) · 1991

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
(1992 - 1995) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 (AAC) · (1992 - 1995)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
(1996 - 1999) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 (AAC) · (1996 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km

Service intervals · 2.0 Petrol (AAC) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km
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 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 ○●●
Braking system: renew the brake fluid ○●○
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 ○●●
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 ○●●
2.4 D Diesel (AAB)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.4 D Diesel (AAB) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 1999)

Task Every 10,000 km/Oil service (> 10,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
2.4 D Diesel (AJA)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 1999) (Europe; Russia) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.4 D Diesel (AJA) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 1999) (Europe; Russia)

Task Every 10,000 km/Oil service (> 10,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) (Europe; Russia) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.4 D Diesel (AJA) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) (Europe; Russia)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
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 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 ○●●●
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 ○●●●
2.5 Petrol (AAF)
1991 Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (AAF) · 1991

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
(1992 - 1995) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (AAF) · (1992 - 1995)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
2.5 Petrol (ACU)
(1992 - 1995) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (ACU) · (1992 - 1995)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
(1996 - 1999) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (ACU) · (1996 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
2.5 Petrol (AEN)
1991 Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (AEN) · 1991

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
(1992 - 1995) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (AEN) · (1992 - 1995)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
(1996 - 1999) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (AEN) · (1996 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km

Service intervals · 2.5 Petrol (AEN) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km
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 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 ○●●
Braking system: renew the brake fluid ○●○
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 ○●●
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 ○●●
2.5 Petrol (AET)
(1996 - 1999) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (AET) · (1996 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km

Service intervals · 2.5 Petrol (AET) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km
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 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 ○●●
Braking system: renew the brake fluid ○●○
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 ○●●
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 ○●●
2.5 Petrol (AEU)
(1992 - 1995) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (AEU) · (1992 - 1995)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
(1996 - 1999) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (AEU) · (1996 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km

Service intervals · 2.5 Petrol (AEU) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km
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 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 ○●●
Braking system: renew the brake fluid ○●○
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 ○●●
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 ○●●
2.5 Petrol (APL)
(1996 - 1999) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (APL) · (1996 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km

Service intervals · 2.5 Petrol (APL) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km
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 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 ○●●
Braking system: renew the brake fluid ○●○
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 ○●●
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 ○●●
2.5 Petrol (AVT)
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km

Service intervals · 2.5 Petrol (AVT) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km
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 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 ○●●
Braking system: renew the brake fluid ○●○
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 ○●●
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 ○●●
(1996 - 1999) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 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 · 2.5 Petrol (AVT) · (1996 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (ACV)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 12/1994) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (ACV) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 12/1994)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (01/1995 - 1999) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (ACV) · Time/distance dependent service, (01/1995 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (ACV) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
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 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 ○●●●
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 ○●●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (AHY)
Time/distance dependent service, (01/1995 - 1999) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AHY) · Time/distance dependent service, (01/1995 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AHY) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
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 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 ○●●●
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 ○●●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (AJT)
Time/distance dependent service, (01/1995 - 1999) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AJT) · Time/distance dependent service, (01/1995 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AJT) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
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 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 ○●●●
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 ○●●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (AUF)
Time/distance dependent service, (01/1995 - 1999) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AUF) · Time/distance dependent service, (01/1995 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AUF) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
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 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 ○●●●
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 ○●●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (AXG)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AXG) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
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 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 ○●●●
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 ○●●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (AXL)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AXL) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
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 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 ○●●●
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 ○●●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (AYC)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AYC) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
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 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 ○●●●
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 ○●●●
2.5 TDI Diesel (AYY)
Time/distance dependent service, (01/1995 - 1999) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AYY) · Time/distance dependent service, (01/1995 - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every 60,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.5 TDI Diesel (AYY) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
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 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 ○●●●
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 ○●●●
2.8 VR6 Petrol (AES)
Time/distance dependent service, ( - 1999) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 2.8 VR6 Petrol (AES) · Time/distance dependent service, ( - 1999)

Task Every 15,000 km/Oil service (> 15,000 km/year) Every 12 months Every 30,000 km Every 60,000 km Every 120,000 km
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 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 ○●●●●
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 ○●●●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · 2.8 VR6 Petrol (AES) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km
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 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 ○●●
Braking system: renew the brake fluid ○●○
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 ○●●
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 ○●●
2.8 VR6 Petrol (AMV)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · 2.8 VR6 Petrol (AMV) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - )

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km
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 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 ○●●
Braking system: renew the brake fluid ○●○
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 ○●●
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 ○●●