Volkswagen Scheduled Maintenance Guide | VW Recommended Service Schedule (Ann Arbor)

The best way to ensure that your Volkswagen vehicle continues to deliver the reliable performance you’ve come to expect is to follow the factory-recommended maintenance and service schedule. At Volkswagen of Ann Arbor, our team of factory-trained technicians and service professionals is committed to making it simple and straightforward to give your vehicle the care and attention it needs. This is precisely the reason why we’ve assembled this informative Volkswagen recommended maintenance and service schedule! While individual requirements may vary slightly based on your specific Volkswagen model, you’ll be able to gain a better understanding of what services your vehicle will need and when it will need them. If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our service department here at Volkswagen of Ann Arbor.

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Recommended Maintenance & Service Schedule for Volkswagen Vehicles

Service intervals in miles

**If you are not sure when you should bring your Volkswagen in for service or which services are to be performed on your vehicle, ask your authorized Volkswagen Service consultant.**

10,000 miles or one year from vehicle in service date, whichever occurs first	Minor Maintenance (Included in the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance program)
20,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Standard Maintenance (Included in the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance program)
30,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Minor Maintenance
40,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Standard Maintenance and Extended Maintenance items
50,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Minor Maintenance
60,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Standard Maintenance
70,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Minor Maintenance
80,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Standard Maintenance and Extended Maintenance items
90,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Minor Maintenance
100,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Standard Maintenance
110,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Minor Maintenance
120,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Standard Maintenance and Extended Maintenance items
130,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Minor Maintenance
140,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Standard Maintenance
150,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first	Minor Maintenance

Minor Maintenance Service

Service at 10,000 miles or one year from vehicle's original in-service date, whichever occurs First: (Included in the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance program)

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

Standard Maintenance Service (includes Minor Maintenance Service items)

Service at 20,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first: (Included in the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance program)

Battery: Check with battery tester (and auxiliary battery if equipped)
Brake fluid: Check level
Brake pads (front and rear) : Check thickness and brake disc condition. Look for contact pattern and corrosion of brake discs
Brake system and shock absorbers: Check for leaks and damage
Cooling system: Check level and freeze 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 equipped), 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 and Atlas only - if equipped)
Service interval display: Reset
Test drive: Check braking, kickdown, steering, electrical, heating/ventilation systems, air conditioning, handling, and parking brake
Tire pressure: Check
Tire pressure monitoring system: Calibrate to correct tire pressure settings
Tire repair kit: Check for damage and prior use
Tires: Check condition and wear pattern. Record tread depth
Windshield wiper/washer system: Check for damage, function, and adjust spray nozzle if necessary, fluid level, and freeze protection.
Wiper blades: Bring into service position, check for damage, and check park position

Extended Maintenance Service

Perform Standard Maintenance items. Service at 40,000 miles or one year after last service, whichever occurs first:

Body interior and exterior: Check for corrosion
Coil Springs and rubber buffer (front and rear): Inspect for damage
Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings
Interior lighting: Check function of overhead lights, glove box lights, cigarette lighter/power outlets, luggage compartment, and all warning lights
Ribbed belt: Check condition
Sunroof: Check function and clean then lubricate guide rails with VW approved lubricant (if equipped)
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

Every 20,000 miles (30,000 kilometers) or 2 years, whichever occurs first:

Sunroof Drains, Front and rear - Check for blockage, clean if necessary

Perform at every 40,000 miles (60,000 kilometers) or 2 years, whichever occurs first:

Dust and pollen filter: Replace

Perform at every 40,000 miles (60,000 kilometers) or 4 years, whichever occurs first:

Spark plugs: Replace (Except Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Golf 1.4L, GTI, Jetta 1.4L, Jetta GLI, and Tiguan)

Perform at every 60,000 miles (90,000 kilometers) or 6 years , whichever occurs first:

Air filter element: Replace element. Clean screen and housing

Perform at every 80,000 miles (120,000 kilometers):

Transmission, automatic: Change fluid and filter (only non-DSG Automatic Transmission)
Transmission, 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission - Change fluid (Only Jetta GLI, Golf GTI and Golf R)

Every 80,000 miles (120,000 kilometers) or 6 years whichever occurs first:

Spark Plugs - Replace (Only Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Golf 1.4L, GTI, Jetta 1.4L, Jetta GLI, and Tiguan)