VW PASSAT service intervals and major service checklist

VW PASSAT maintenance schedule, checklist, guides and tips

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VW PASSAT service intervals and maintenance recommendations

Maintenance schedule and service intervals for VW PASSAT

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 PASSAT maintenance: detailed step-by-step instructions and video tutorials
Follow your VW PASSAT maintenance schedule using our PDF instructions and video guides.

Tips and tricks for VW PASSAT maintenance

Learn how to maintain your VW PASSAT yourself with our helpful video guides
Brake Pads
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  • Video guides on Passat B6 Variant 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
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) maintenance tasks yourself
    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 Passat Variant (3C5) service - checklist and intervals
    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 on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    74K views
    Published on: 08/04/2020
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY VW PASSAT (3B3) 2023 maintenance & more
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW PASSAT B5+ TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    38K views
    Published on: 08/06/2016
  • Check out our useful videos on VW Passat B6 Variant (3C5) maintenance and repairs
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on AUDI A4 B7 AVANT TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    37K views
    Published on: 08/12/2016
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential VW Passat B7 Variant (365) maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change front brake pads / front brake pad set on VW PASSAT 5 (B5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    20K views
    Published on: 28/11/2019
  • Preventive maintenance every VW Passat CC (357) 2019 needs – free video guide
    How to change rear brake pads / rear brake pad set on VW PASSAT 5 (B5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    18K views
    Published on: 29/11/2019
Learn how to maintain your VW PASSAT yourself with our helpful video guides
Brake Discs
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  • Video guides on Passat B6 Variant 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
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) maintenance tasks yourself
    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 Passat Variant (3C5) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on VW PASSAT B5+ TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    107K views
    Published on: 07/06/2016
  • For help with DIY maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on VW PASSAT B5+ TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    38K views
    Published on: 08/06/2016
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY VW PASSAT (3B3) 2023 maintenance & more
    How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    30K views
    Published on: 08/04/2020
  • Check out our useful videos on VW Passat B6 Variant (3C5) maintenance and repairs
    How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    17K views
    Published on: 10/04/2020
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential VW Passat B7 Variant (365) maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on VW PASSAT 5 (B5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    11K views
    Published on: 28/11/2019
  • Preventive maintenance every VW Passat CC (357) 2019 needs – free video guide
    How to change front brake discs on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    9K views
    Published on: 19/01/2021
Learn how to maintain your VW PASSAT yourself with our helpful video guides
Air Filter
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  • Video guides on Passat B6 Variant maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change Air Filter on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    29K views
    Published on: 20/04/2016
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change air filter on VW PASSAT 5 (B5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    10K views
    Published on: 04/12/2019
  • Video instructions for basic VW Passat Variant (3C5) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change Air Filter on VW PASSAT B5+ TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    8K views
    Published on: 06/06/2016
Learn how to maintain your VW PASSAT yourself with our helpful video guides
Fuel Filter
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  • Video guides on Passat B6 Variant maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change fuel filter VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    40K views
    Published on: 15/04/2020
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change fuel filter VW PASSAT 5 (B5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    27K views
    Published on: 03/12/2019
Learn how to maintain your VW PASSAT yourself with our helpful video guides
Pollen Filter
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  • Video guides on Passat B6 Variant maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change pollen filter on VW PASSAT CC 1 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    60K views
    Published on: 19/07/2018
Learn how to maintain your VW PASSAT yourself with our helpful video guides
Poly V-Belt
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  • Video guides on Passat B6 Variant maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    21K views
    Published on: 14/04/2020
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) maintenance tasks yourself
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    19K views
    Published on: 12/07/2021
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    13K views
    Published on: 10/02/2020
Follow your VW PASSAT maintenance schedule using our PDF instructions and video guides.

Top VW PASSAT repair guides

VW PASSAT maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
Brake Pads
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VW PASSAT maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
Brake Discs
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VW PASSAT maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
Spark Plug
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VW PASSAT maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
Air Filter
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VW PASSAT maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
Fuel Filter
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VW PASSAT maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
Pollen Filter
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VW PASSAT maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
Poly V-Belt
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VW PASSAT maintenance guides and checklists to help you keep your vehicle in top working condition
Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil
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