2018 VW Maintenance Schedule - All Models except e-Golf

MY 2018 Maintenance Intervals - USA

The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as
extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out in between the given intervals. This
applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element.

Service intervals in miles

10K 20K 30K 40K 50K 60K 70K 80K 90K 100K 110K 120K
Minor Maintenance 1) X X X X X X
Standard Maintenance 2) X X X X X X
Extended Maintenance X X X
Additional Maintenance Items Refer to the Additional Maintenance Items Table below

1) First minor maintenance service at 10,000 miles or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Minor maintenance
services thereafter occur at intervals of 20,000 miles or every 2 years after the last minor maintenance service, whichever
occurs first.
2) First standard maintenance service at 20,000 miles or 2 years after delivery, whichever occurs first. Standard mainte-
nance services thereafter occur at intervals of 20,000 miles or every 2 years after the last standard maintenance service,
whichever occurs first.

Minor Maintenance
‰‰ Brake pads (front and rear): Check thickness and brake disc condition. Look for contact pattern and corrosion of brake discs
‰‰ Engine: Change oil and replace filter
‰‰ Service interval display: Reset
‰‰ Sunroof water drains: Check for clearance and clean if necessary (Passat only)

Standard Maintenance (Includes All Minor Maintenance Items)

‰‰ Battery: Check with battery tester (and second battery if applicable)
‰‰ Brake fluid: Check level
‰‰ Brake pads: Check thickness and brake disc condition. Look for contact pattern and corrosion of brake discs (front and rear)
‰‰ Cooling system: Check level and frost protection
‰‰ Engine: Change oil and replace filter
‰‰ Engine and engine compartment components (from above): Check for leaks and damage
‰‰ Engine and engine compartment components (from below): Check related components including transmission, final drive, and drive
axle boots for leaks and damage
‰‰ Exterior Lighting: Check function of front and rear lights, headlights (adjust if necessary), automatic headlights (if applicable), turn
signals, cornering lights, and hazard warning lights
‰‰ Headlight washing system: Check function (if equipped)
‰‰ Horn: Check function
‰‰ Removable trailer hitch: Check function and inspect for damage (Tiguan, Tiguan Limited, and Atlas only if equipped)
‰‰ Service interval display: Reset
‰‰ Sunroof water drains: Check for clearance and clean if necessary (Passat only)
‰‰ Test drive: Check braking, kickdown, steering, electrical, heating/ventilation systems, air conditioning, handling, and parking brake
‰‰ Tire pressure monitoring system: Calibrate to correct tire pressure settings
‰‰ Tire pressure: Check LF________ RF________ LR ________ RR ________ Spare ________
‰‰ Tire repair kit: Check for damage and prior use
‰‰ Tires: Check condition and wear pattern. Record tread depth
‰‰ Windshield wiper/washer system: Check function and adjust spray nozzle if necessary, fluid level, and freeze protection
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Standard Maintenance (continued)
‰‰ Wiper blades: Bring into service position, check for damage, and check park position

Extended Maintenance
‰‰ Body interior and exterior: Check for corrosion
‰‰ Brake system: Check for leaks and damage
‰‰ Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers (front and rear): Check for damage
‰‰ Convertible top: Clean and lubricate locking element. Perform leak test (Beetle Convertible only)
‰‰ Exhaust system: Check for leaks and damage
‰‰ Hood latch: Lubricate (Does not apply to: Passat, Golf, Beetle, and Jetta)
‰‰ Interior lighting: Check function of glove box lights, cigarette lighter/power outlets, luggage compartment, and all warning lights
‰‰ Ribbed belt: Check condition
‰‰ Sunroof, Panoramic Sliding (if applicable): Check function
‰‰ Sunroof, Non-Panoramic Sliding (if applicable): Check function and clean, then lubricate guide rails with special lubricant
‰‰ Suspension and Steering: Check ball joints, wheel bearings, drive axles, coupling rods, tie rod ends, and stabilizer bar rubber bush-
ings for damage and excessive play
‰‰ Underbody: Check underbody protection, underbody trim panels, wire routing, and plugs for damage
‰‰ Windshield: Check for damage

Additional Maintenance Items

‰‰ Air filter element and snow screen: Replace element. Clean Every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first
screen and housing
‰‰ AWD clutch: Change fluid (if equipped) Every 3 years (AWD only vehicles)
‰‰ Brake fluid: Change 3 years after initial registration, then every 2 years, regardless of
mileage
‰‰ Coolant pump toothed belt: Check At 150,000 miles, then every 20,000 miles (*1.4L Jetta only)
‰‰ Dust and pollen filter: Replace Every 40,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first
‰‰ Front axle differential lock (if equipped): Change fluid Every 3 years
‰‰ Panorama Sliding Sunroof: (if equipped) After 40,000 miles or 3 years, then every 40,000 miles or 2 years,
{{ For gray grease, the guide rails must be cleaned and whichever occurs first
greased, and the wind deflector must also be cleaned.
{{ For colorless grease, only perform a functional check
while listening for unusual noises
‰‰ Spark plugs: Replace Every 40,000 miles or 4 years, whichever occurs first (*4-cyl Gas-
oline: 1.4L, 1.8L, and 2.0L)
‰‰ Spark plugs: Replace Every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first (*6-cyl Gas-
oline: 3.6L engines only)
‰‰ Timing belt: Check At 150,000 miles, then every 20,000 miles (*1.4L Jetta only)
‰‰ Tire Filler Bottle (if equipped): Check expiration date Every 2 years: Must not be more than 4 years old
‰‰ Transmission, 6-Speed DSG: Change fluid and filter Every 40,000 miles
‰‰ Transmission, 7-Speed DSG: Change fluid (Golf R only) Every 80,000 miles
‰‰ Transmission, Automatic (non-DSG): Change fluid Every 80,000 miles

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