Engine |
Recommended Interval |
|
1.5L Gasoline |
(16) |
|
1.5L* Diesel |
(16) |
|
1.6L Gasoline |
(16) |
|
1.6L* Diesel |
(16) |
|
1.7L |
(16) |
|
1.8L* Turbo |
(16) |
|
1.9L* Diesel |
(16) |
|
2.0L* |
(16) |
|
2.1L |
(16) |
|
2.2L |
(16) |
|
2.5L* |
(16) |
|
2.8L* |
(16) |
* - Interference engine.
(16) - On 1.9L Diesel engine except 1998 New Beetle, replace belt & tensioner every 60.000 miles. On 1998 & later New Beetle w/1.9L Diesel engine, replace belt & tensioner every 40,000 miles. On 1995 & earlier 1.9L Diesel engines, inspect belt condition 30,000 miles. On 1996 & later 1.9L Diesel engines, inspect belt condition every 12 months or 10,000 miles. On 1998 & later Passat models w/2.8L engine, replace belt & tensioner every 80,000 miles. On all other models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.