VW GOLF service intervals and major service checklist

VW GOLF maintenance schedule, checklist, guides and tips

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VW GOLF service intervals and maintenance recommendations

Maintenance schedule and service intervals for VW GOLF

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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 GOLF maintenance: detailed step-by-step instructions and video tutorials
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Brake Pads
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    44K views
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Brake Discs
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    Published on: 01/04/2016
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    How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
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    How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    32K views
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    How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    27K views
    Published on: 19/09/2019
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    How to change front brake discs on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    27K views
    Published on: 12/05/2022
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    19K views
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    13K views
    Published on: 09/09/2019
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    12K views
    Published on: 28/07/2018
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Spark Plug
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    52K views
    Published on: 26/07/2018
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    48K views
    Published on: 26/09/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    36K views
    Published on: 28/02/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    23K views
    Published on: 18/09/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    20K views
    Published on: 11/05/2022
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    17K views
    Published on: 26/07/2018
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    4K views
    Published on: 20/05/2022
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    3K views
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Air Filter
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    31K views
    Published on: 07/03/2016
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    8K views
    Published on: 17/09/2019
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    7K views
    Published on: 10/05/2022
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    How to change air filter on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    4K views
    Published on: 19/09/2019
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    2K views
    Published on: 18/01/2021
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    2K views
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Fuel Filter
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    57K views
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    30K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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    13K views
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    3K views
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Pollen Filter
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    39K views
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    8K views
    Published on: 24/09/2019
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    6K views
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Poly V-Belt
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    33K views
    Published on: 25/09/2019
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    33K views
    Published on: 13/09/2019
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    18K views
    Published on: 08/09/2020
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Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil
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    60K views
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Engine Oil
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    How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    50K views
    Published on: 14/06/2018
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Brake Pads
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Spark Plug
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Air Filter
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Pollen Filter
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