Time-Dependent Maintenance Items
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Every 1 year:
Perform visual check of airbag system.
Every 2 years:
- Check latch for convertible roof (if applicable)
- Dust and pollen filter: Replace (if applicable)
- Tire filler bottle in the tire mobility set: Check (observe expiration date)
At the 3 year mark, then every 2 years regardless of kilometers driven:
- Brake fluid and clutch unit: Replace fluid
Every 3 years:
- BorgWarner clutch: Change oil (if applicable)
Every 4 years regardless of kilometers driven:
- AdBlue®: Change fluid if the mileage is under 15, 000 km (Passat 2.0L and Touareg 3.0L TDI engine only)
- Spark plugs: Replace (2.0L MPI only)
- Tire filler bottle in the tire mobility set: Replace (observe expiration date)
Every 6 years:
- Air filter element and snow screen: Replace element and clean screen and housing (if mileage is under 90, 000 km) (if applicable)
- Spark plugs: Replace (All engines except 2.0L MPI and TDI)