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

1•6 Maintenance schedule
Vehicles manufactured after 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 12 months
�� Check antifreeze concentration (Section 14)
�� Renew engine oil and filter (Section 18)
�� Check exhaust system (Section 19)
�� Check idling speed and mixture (Section 20)
�� Check clutch operation (Section 21)
�� 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)
1081 VW Golf & Jetta
Every 10 000 miles (15 000 km) - if
completing more than 10 000 miles
(15 000 km) per annum
�� Renew engine oil and filter (Section 18)
�� Check brake pad linings (Section 26)
Every 20 000 miles (30 000 km)
�� Check alternator, power steering pump and air
conditioner compressor drivebelt(s) adjustment and
condition (Section 13)
�� Renew spark plugs (Section 15)
�� Renew air cleaner element (Section 32)
�� Renew fuel filter (Section 33)
�� Clean and lubricate sunroof guide rails (Section 34)
�� Renew automatic transmission and final drive fluid
(Section 35)
Every 2 years
�� Renew brake fluid (Section 36)
Every 40 000 miles (160 000 km)
�� Renew timing belt (Section 37)