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
Minor Maintenance 1)
Standard Maintenance 2)
Extended Maintenance
Additional Maintenance Items

20K

X

30K

40K

X
X

50K

60K

X
X

80K

X
X

X

70K

90K

100K

X
X

110K

120K

X
X

X

X

X

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 maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 20,000 miles or every 2 years after the last standard maintenance service,
whichever occurs first.
Minor Maintenance
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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)
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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
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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 bushings 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
screen and housing

Every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first

‰‰ 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)
{{ For gray grease, the guide rails must be cleaned and
greased, and the wind deflector must also be cleaned.
{{ For colorless grease, only perform a functional check
while listening for unusual noises

After 40,000 miles or 3 years, then every 40,000 miles or 2 years,
whichever occurs first

‰‰ Spark plugs: Replace

Every 40,000 miles or 4 years, whichever occurs first (*4-cyl Gasoline: 1.4L, 1.8L, and 2.0L)

‰‰ Spark plugs: Replace

Every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first (*6-cyl Gasoline: 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 and filter

Every 80,000 miles

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