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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    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    140K 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
    139K 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
    111K 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]
    99K views
    Published on: 11/03/2019
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    How to change front brake pads on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    80K views
    Published on: 14/12/2016
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    How to change rear brake pads on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    74K views
    Published on: 08/04/2020
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    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW CADDY 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    71K 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
    140K 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
    139K views
    Published on: 19/04/2016
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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 discs and rear brake pads on VW POLO 4 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    76K 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
    71K views
    Published on: 06/07/2016
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    How to change a front brake discs on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    64K views
    Published on: 01/04/2016
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    How to change front brake discs on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    53K views
    Published on: 12/05/2022
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    How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    52K views
    Published on: 11/03/2019
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Spark Plug
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    How to change spark plug on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    97K views
    Published on: 04/11/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    62K 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: 26/07/2018
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    45K views
    Published on: 28/02/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    32K views
    Published on: 11/05/2022
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    28K views
    Published on: 18/09/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    19K views
    Published on: 26/07/2018
  • Preventive VW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change spark plug on VW POLO 5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    19K 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]
    46K 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: 07/03/2016
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    How to change Air Filter on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    29K 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]
    13K views
    Published on: 15/12/2020
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    How to change air filter on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    12K views
    Published on: 10/05/2022
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    How to change air filter on VW TRANSPORTER 4 (T4) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    12K views
    Published on: 15/05/2019
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Fuel Filter
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    How to change fuel filter VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    115K views
    Published on: 04/11/2019
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    How to change fuel filter on VOLKSWAGEN T5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    86K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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    How to change fuel filter VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    71K views
    Published on: 18/09/2019
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    How to change fuel filter VW T5 TRANSPORTER Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    70K views
    Published on: 23/12/2020
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    How to change fuel filter VW T4 TRANSPORTER [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    54K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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    How to change fuel filter on VW PASSAT B5+ TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    41K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential VW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change fuel filter VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    40K views
    Published on: 15/04/2020
  • Preventive VW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change fuel filter on VW GOLF 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    34K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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: 19/07/2018
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    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    57K views
    Published on: 05/11/2019
  • Video instructions for basic VW maintenance
    How to change pollen filter on VW CADDY 3 (2KB) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    56K views
    Published on: 25/03/2019
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    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    54K views
    Published on: 16/09/2019
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    How to change pollen filter on VOLKSWAGEN T5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    53K views
    Published on: 19/07/2018
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    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW TOURAN 1 (1T1, 1T2) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    38K 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]
    19K views
    Published on: 23/05/2022
  • Preventive VW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to replace pollen filter / cabin filter on VW POLO 5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    17K views
    Published on: 29/05/2020
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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]
    52K views
    Published on: 05/11/2019
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    42K 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]
    40K views
    Published on: 26/05/2020
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    40K views
    Published on: 13/09/2019
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    How to change serpentine belt on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    24K 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]
    21K 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]
    18K 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]
    71K views
    Published on: 16/05/2019
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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: 14/06/2018
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    How to change oil filter and engine oil on VW T4 TRANSPORTER [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    55K views
    Published on: 14/06/2018
  • Video instructions for basic VW maintenance
    How to change engine oil and oil filter VW VENTO 1H2 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    10K views
    Published on: 14/06/2018
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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]
    133K views
    Published on: 11/11/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    45K views
    Published on: 11/02/2021
  • Video instructions for basic VW maintenance
    How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    36K 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.

Top VW repair guides

VW maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
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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VW maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
Pollen Filter
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VW maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
Poly V-Belt
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Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil
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