Volkswagen Amarok 2011 Maintenance Manual page 18

Amarok 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2011
Oil Int. Insp. Measure
1) 2) 3)
X ♦ Tread depth, condition, wear pattern, age, inflation pressure (including spare tyre):
Check, rectify as necessary
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Vehicle from below
X ♦ Engine and components in engine compartment (from below): Visual check for leaks and
damage
♦ Gearbox, final drive and drive shaft bellows
⇒ page 95
X ♦ Underbody: Visual check for damage to underbody protection and underbody trim/panels
⇒ page 129
X ♦ Exhaust system: Visual check for leaks, security and damage
X ♦ Check track rod ends:
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♦ play, attachment and damage to boots/bellows
X ♦ CV joints, axial bearings, coupling rod bearings and anti-roll bar rubber bushes: Visual
check for damage
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X ♦ Brake system: Perform visual check for leaks and damage
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X X ♦ Thickness of front and rear brake pads/linings: Check
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Engine compartment
X ♦ Engine and components in engine compartment (from above): Perform visual check for
leaks and damage
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X X ♦ Engine oil: Change and replace oil filter, ensure level is at maximum after filling system
and replenish if necessary
⇒ page 91
• Note VW engine oil standards
⇒ page 10
X ♦ Brake fluid: Change (after 3 years from initial registration and then every 2 years)
⇒ page 65
X ♦ Brake fluid level (depending on lining wear): Check (observe specification
⇒ page 69
X ♦ Brake system and shock absorbers: Perform visual check for leaks and damage
⇒ page 65
X ♦ Power assisted steering: Check fluid level
⇒ page 126
X ♦ Air filter with saturation indicator in dash panel insert: Check
⇒ page 90
X ♦ Cooling system: Check frost protection and coolant level, replenish if necessary
⇒ page 84
• Specified antifreeze value: „-25 °C" In countries with an arctic climate „-35 °C"
Final checks
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2. Service work
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