A guide to VW maintenance – instructions, service intervals, checklists

VW maintenance schedule and service intervals

Here you will find a wide range of repair guides and video tutorials for VW maintenance tasks that you can do yourself.

VW service and maintenance manuals

Service recommendations - VW

Replacement and inspection schedule

Each recommendation includes repair and inspection intervals based on mileage or date

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Replacement intervals
Air Filter
Engine Oil
Oil Filter
Filter, cabin air
Fuel Filter
Brake Fluid
Spark Plug
Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit
Timing Belt Kit
Starter Battery
VW maintenance: detailed step-by-step instructions and video tutorials
Follow your VW maintenance schedule using our PDF instructions and video guides.

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Brake Pads
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  • Video guides on VW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    141K views
    Published on: 20/04/2016
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    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    140K views
    Published on: 19/04/2016
  • Video instructions for basic VW maintenance
    How to change rear brake discs and brake pads VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    112K views
    Published on: 02/08/2017
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    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on VW PASSAT B5+ TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    107K views
    Published on: 07/06/2016
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    How to change rear brake pads VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    103K views
    Published on: 11/03/2019
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    How to change front brake pads on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    81K views
    Published on: 14/12/2016
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential VW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change rear brake pads on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    77K views
    Published on: 08/04/2020
  • Preventive VW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW CADDY 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    74K views
    Published on: 06/07/2016
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Brake Discs
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  • Video guides on VW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    141K views
    Published on: 20/04/2016
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine VW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    140K views
    Published on: 19/04/2016
  • Video instructions for basic VW maintenance
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on VW PASSAT B5+ TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    107K views
    Published on: 07/06/2016
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    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW POLO 4 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    78K views
    Published on: 19/01/2017
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    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW CADDY 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    74K views
    Published on: 06/07/2016
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    How to change a front brake discs on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    65K views
    Published on: 01/04/2016
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential VW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change front brake discs on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    61K views
    Published on: 12/05/2022
  • Preventive VW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    54K views
    Published on: 11/03/2019
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Spark Plug
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  • Video guides on VW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change spark plug on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    103K views
    Published on: 04/11/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    66K views
    Published on: 26/09/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    56K views
    Published on: 15/02/2016
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    47K views
    Published on: 28/02/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    35K views
    Published on: 11/05/2022
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    30K views
    Published on: 18/09/2019
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential VW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    20K views
    Published on: 17/10/2016
  • Preventive VW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change spark plug on VW POLO 5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    20K views
    Published on: 27/05/2020
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Air Filter
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    How to change air filter on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    49K views
    Published on: 05/11/2019
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    How to change Air Filter on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    35K views
    Published on: 12/02/2016
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    How to change Air Filter on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    30K views
    Published on: 20/04/2016
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    How to change air filter on VW T4 TRANSPORTER [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    24K views
    Published on: 07/09/2016
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    How to change engine air filter on VOLKSWAGEN T5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    17K views
    Published on: 01/06/2018
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    How to change air filter on VW T5 TRANSPORTER VAN [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    14K views
    Published on: 15/12/2020
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    How to change air filter on VW TRANSPORTER 4 (T4) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    13K views
    Published on: 15/05/2019
  • Preventive VW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change air filter on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    13K views
    Published on: 10/05/2022
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Fuel Filter
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  • Video guides on VW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change fuel filter VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    125K views
    Published on: 04/11/2019
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    How to change fuel filter on VOLKSWAGEN T5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    86K views
    Published on: 08/03/2017
  • Video instructions for basic VW maintenance
    How to change fuel filter VW T5 TRANSPORTER Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    77K views
    Published on: 23/12/2020
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    How to change fuel filter VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    74K views
    Published on: 18/09/2019
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    How to change fuel filter VW T4 TRANSPORTER [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    55K views
    Published on: 07/09/2016
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    How to change fuel filter VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    42K views
    Published on: 15/04/2020
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential VW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change fuel filter on VW PASSAT B5+ TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    41K views
    Published on: 02/11/2016
  • Preventive VW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change fuel filter on VW GOLF 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    35K views
    Published on: 17/10/2016
Learn how to maintain your VW yourself with our helpful video guides
Pollen Filter
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    How to change pollen filter on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    60K views
    Published on: 20/04/2016
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    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    60K views
    Published on: 05/11/2019
  • Video instructions for basic VW maintenance
    How to change pollen filter on VW CADDY 3 (2KB) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    57K views
    Published on: 25/03/2019
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    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    55K views
    Published on: 16/09/2019
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    How to change pollen filter on VOLKSWAGEN T5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    53K views
    Published on: 10/03/2017
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    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW TOURAN 1 (1T1, 1T2) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    40K views
    Published on: 17/02/2020
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential VW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW SHARAN 1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    21K views
    Published on: 23/05/2022
  • Preventive VW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change pollen filter on VW T5 TRANSPORTER Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    19K views
    Published on: 22/12/2020
Learn how to maintain your VW yourself with our helpful video guides
Poly V-Belt
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  • Video guides on VW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    55K views
    Published on: 05/11/2019
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine VW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    45K views
    Published on: 25/09/2019
  • Video instructions for basic VW maintenance
    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW POLO 5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    42K views
    Published on: 26/05/2020
  • For help with DIY VW maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    41K views
    Published on: 13/09/2019
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    How to change serpentine belt on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    25K views
    Published on: 08/09/2020
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    22K views
    Published on: 14/04/2020
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential VW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change serpentine belt on VW PASSAT B7 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    21K views
    Published on: 15/11/2021
  • Preventive VW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW TOURAN 1 (1T1, 1T2) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    13K views
    Published on: 10/02/2020
Learn how to maintain your VW yourself with our helpful video guides
Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil
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    How to change transmission oil / gear oil on VW TRANSPORTER 4 (T4) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    73K views
    Published on: 20/05/2019
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Engine Oil
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  • Video guides on VW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    56K views
    Published on: 15/12/2016
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    How to change oil filter and engine oil on VW T4 TRANSPORTER [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    55K views
    Published on: 05/09/2016
  • Video instructions for basic VW maintenance
    How to change engine oil and oil filter VW VENTO 1H2 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    10K views
    Published on: 26/06/2017
Learn how to maintain your VW yourself with our helpful video guides
Antifreeze
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  • Video guides on VW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    Thermostat replacement on a VW PASSAT B7 saloon – problem-solving [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    154K views
    Published on: 11/11/2021
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine VW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    48K views
    Published on: 11/02/2021
  • Video instructions for basic VW maintenance
    How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    39K views
    Published on: 25/01/2021
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    How to change coolant flange on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    5K views
    Published on: 26/01/2021
Follow your VW maintenance schedule using our PDF instructions and video guides.

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Brake Pads
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Brake Discs
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Spark Plug
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Air Filter
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Fuel Filter
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Pollen Filter
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Poly V-Belt
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Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil
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