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2. Scheduled Maintenance

The maintenance schedules below list all of the routine maintenance tasks specified by Volkswagen, as well as the mileage and time intervals at which they should be performed. Maintenance should be performed according to the specified time or mileage interval, whichever comes first. In any instance where the publisher has recommended maintenance or a maintenance interval which differs from that specified by Volkswagen, such recommendations are more conservative, and still meet Volkswagen's maintenance requirements.

CAUTION-

Aside from keeping Volkswagens in the best possible condition, the scheduled maintenance plays a role in maintaining full coverage under Volkswagen's extensive warranties. If in doubt about the terms and conditions of your car's warranty, an authorized Volkswagen dealer can explain them.

Except where noted, the maintenance items listed apply to all models covered by this manual. The boldface numbers which appear after each listing are the headings in this section where the maintenance procedure is discussed in more detail. The columns on the right side of each table give quick-reference information about the job-whether tools are needed, whether the procedure requires new parts, whether the engine should be warm, and in some cases a recommendation, because of the need for special equipment or expertise, that the job be turned over to an authorized Volkswagen dealer.

Table a. Scheduled Maintenance (cars with gasoline engine)

NOTE-

The maintenance schedules, published by Volkswagen, list what Volkswagen considers to be the minimum maintenance requirements based on typical expected use at reasonable speeds and in moderate climates. If the car is subjected to frequent short trips or extended use under conditions such as temperature extremes or excessive dust, more frequent maintenance intervals are necessary. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer for service advice.

Table b. Scheduled Maintenance (cars with diesel engine)

NOTE-

The maintenance schedules published by Volkswagen, list what Volkswagen considers to be the minimum maintenance requirements based on typical expected use at reasonable speeds and in moderate climates. If the car is subjected to frequent short trips or extended use under conditions such as temperature extremes or excessive dust, more frequent maintenance intervals are necessary. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer for service advice.

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