VW MKII A2 MK2 Golf Jetta Fox Service Manual - VAGLinks.com

The maintenance intervals in this Manual
are provided with the assumption that you will
be carrying out the work yourself. These are
the minimum maintenance intervals
recommended by the manufacturer for
vehicles driven daily. If you wish to keep your
vehicle in peak condition at all times, you may
wish to perform some of these procedures
more often. We encourage frequent
maintenance, because it enhances the
efficiency, performance and resale value of
your vehicle.
If the vehicle is driven in dusty areas, used
to tow a trailer, or driven frequently at slow
Vehicles manufactured before August 1985
Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly
�� see “Weekly checks”
Every 1000 miles (1500 km)
or monthly
�� Check lock, hinge and latch mechanisms
(Section 3)
�� Check seat belts (Section 4)
�� Check brakes (Section 5)
�� Check for fluid leakage and engine electrical
system security (Section 6)
�� Check battery electrolyte level (Section 7)
�� Check air conditioning system (Section 8)
�� Check and lubricate fuel system control linkage
(Section 9)
�� Check operation of lights, direction indicators and
horns (Section 10)
Every 5000 miles (7500 km)
or 6 months
�� Check contact breaker points (Section 11)
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speeds (idling in traffic) or on short journeys,
then more frequent maintenance intervals are
recommended.
When the vehicle is new, it should be
serviced by a factory-authorised dealer
service department, in order to preserve the
factory warranty.
Every 10 000 miles (15 000 km)
or 12 months
�� Check valve clearances (Section 12)
�� Check alternator, power steering pump and air
conditioner compressor drivebelt(s) adjustment and
condition (Section 13)
�� Check antifreeze concentration (Section 14)
�� Renew spark plugs (Section 15)
�� Renew and adjust contact breaker points (Section 16)
�� Check ignition timing (Section 17)
�� Renew engine oil and filter (Section 18)
�� Check exhaust system (Section 19)
�� Adjust slow running (Section 20)
�� Check clutch operation (Section 21)
�� Check gearbox oil level (Section 22)
�� Check automatic transmission fluid level (Section 23)
�� Check CV joints and boots (Section 24)
�� Check fuel and brake lines, hoses and unions
(Section 25)
�� Check brake pads and rear shoe linings (Section 26)
�� Check headlight beam alignment (Section 27)
�� Check steering gear (Section 28)
�� Check suspension (Section 29)
�� Lubricate hinges and catches (Section 30)
�� Check vehicle underbody (Section 31)
Every 20 000 miles (30 000 km)
or 24 months
�� Renew air cleaner element (Section 32)
�� Renew fuel filter (Section 33)
Every 30 000 miles (45 000 km)
�� Renew automatic transmission and final drive fluid
(Section 35)
Every 2 years
�� Renew brake fluid (Section 36)
Every 40 000 miles (60 000 km)
�� Renew timing belt (Section 37)
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