Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 4214

Maintenance
Maintenance
Engine overview
Oil change service
Oil change service every 10,000 miles (15,000 Km)
Inspection service
Inspection service every 12 months
Inspection service every 20,000 miles (30,000 km)
General Information
Type plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Engine code and engine number
Vehicle, lifting
Tow starting/towing
Work descriptions
Driver's and front passenger airbags, visual check of airbag units
On Board Diagnostic (OBD), checking DTC memory of all systems
Door check straps and securing bolts, lubricate
Sunroof, checking function, cleaning and lubricating guide rails
Windshield wiper/washer system and headlight cleaning system, checking
function
Windshield wiper blades, check park position and pitch angle
Checking tire condition, tread wear pattern , filling pressure and tread depth
Engine oil level, checking
Engine oil, changing and replacing oil filter
Engine and components in engine compartment (from above and below), check
for leaks and damage
V-belt, checking condition and tension
Ribbed belt, Check condition and tension (engines without automatic tensioning
roller)
Front manual transmission/final drive, check oil level
Rear final drive (Syncro): Check oil level
Automatic transmission, check final drive oil level
Brake system, visual inspection
Brake pads front and rear, checking thickness
Underbody sealant, checking
Tie rod ends, checking
Ball joints, checking
Cooling system anti-freeze protection and coolant level, checking