Maintenance 2016

2016 Volkswagen Golf and Golf SportWagen Maintenance Schedule For USA
2.0L TDI Engine
Miles 10K
AdBlue®. Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary
X
20K
30K
40K
50K
60K
70K
80K
90K
X
X
5
X
X
X
5
X
Air filter element and snow filter: Replace and clean housing
(Every 6 years regardless of mileage)
X
X
6
X
Battery: Check
X
X
Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorber for leaks and damage,
check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition front and rear. Look for
contact pattern and corrosion of brake discs, and check brake fluid level
subject to abrasion
X
X
X
X
Brake fluid and clutch unit: Change fluid (Every 3 years regardless of
mileage and every 2 years after)
X
3
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
5
6
X
Body: Visual inspection for corrosion
Brake pads: Check thickness and brake disc condition. Look for contact
pattern and corrosion of brake discs (front and rear)
100K 110K 120K 130K
X
X
X
3
X
X
3
X
3
Coolant level and frost protection: Check
X
X
X
CV joints: Check for leaks and damage
X
X
X
Diesel Particulate Filter: Perform after the first 120,000 miles or 120,000
miles after a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) replacement. Check ash
loading according to manufacturer work procedure; Replace if necessary.
NOTE: If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 20,000
miles thereafter until replacement becomes necessary.
X
Dust and pollen filter: Replace
(Every 2 years or 40,000 miles)
Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter
1
X
X
X
X
1
X
X
X
X
1
X
X
X
X
Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from above) for
leaks and damage
X
X
X
Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from below) for
leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive shaft boots
X
X
X
Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings
X
X
X
Fuel filter: Replace
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Headlights: Check adjustment
X
X
X
Interior lighting and glove box lights, cigarette lighter / power outlets, horn,
and all warning lamps: Check
X
X
X
Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage compartment lighting, turn signals,
hazard warning lights: Check
X
X
X
Power steering: Check oil level
X
X
X
Ribbed belt: Check condition (if applicable)
X
X
X
Service interval display: Reset
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sunroof and panoramic sunroof: Check, clean, and lubricate (if
applicable)
X
X
X
Sunroof: Open sunroof and check front water drains and clean if necessary
(if applicable)
X
X
X
Test drive: Check braking, kickdown, steering, electrical, heating and
ventilation systems, air conditioning, handling, and parking brake
X
X
X
Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play and looseness, check boots
X
X
X
X
Timing Belt: Replace
Tires: Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern and pressure of all tires
(including spare)
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tire mobility kit: Check and observe expiration date on the tire filler bottle
(Every 2 years regardless of mileage)
2
2
2
2
2
2
Tire mobility kit: Replace tire filler bottle
(Every 4 years regardless of mileage)
4
4
4
Transmission: DSG (non Automatic): Change fluid and filter (if applicable)
X
X
X
Underbody sealant: Inspect for damage
X
X
X
Windshield washers, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades: Check
for damage and function, Check fluid level and add if necessary
X
X
1. Every 2 years or 40,000 miles: Dust and pollen filter: Replace (if applicable)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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2. Every 2 years, regardless of mileage: Tire filler bottle in the tire mobility kit: Check (observe expiration date) (if applicable)
3. Every 3 years, regardless of mileage and every 2 years after: Brake fluid and clutch unit: Replace fluid
4. Every 4 years, regardless of mileage: Tire filler bottle in the tire mobility set: Replace (Observe expiration date)
5. At the 4 year mark, if the mileage is under 10,000 miles: AdBlue®: Change fluid
6. Every 6 years regardless of mileage: Air filter element and snow filter: Replace element and clean screen and housing (if applicable)
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Posted: August 2015