Timing belt intervals for Volkswagen

Engine Recommended Interval
1.5L* Diesel
(1)

1.5L*
(1)

1.6* Diesel
(1)

1.6L*
(1)

1.7L
(1)

1.8L*
(1)

1.8L* Turbo
(12)

1.9L* TDI Diesel
(16)

2.0L*
(12)

2.0L* Turbo
Replace Timing Belt & Tensioner Every 120,000 Miles

2.1L
(1)

2.2L
(1)

2.5L*
(1)

2.8L*
(22)

4.0L*
(1)

4.2L*
80,000 Miles.

* - Interference engine.

(1) - Manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

(12) - On 2000-08 models, inspect at 60,000, 80,000 & 100,000 miles, replace timing belt & tensioner every 105,000 miles. On all other models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

(16) - On 1997-98 models, inspect every 10,000 miles, replace timing belt & tensioner every 60,0000 miles. On 1999 1.9L TDI engines, inspect every 10,000 miles, replace every 40,000 miles. On 2000-01 1.9L TDI engine, w/automatic transmission, replace timing belt every 40,000 miles. On 2000-01 1.9L TDI engine, w/manual transmission, replace timing belt every 60,000 miles. On 2000-01 1.9L all TDI engine, replace timing belt tensioner every 105,000 miles. On 2002 models, replace timing belt & tensioner at 80,000 mile intervals. On 2003-06 models, replace timing belt & tensioner at 100,000 mile intervals. On 2007-08 models, replace every 80,000 miles.

(22) - On 1999 models, replace timing belt & tensioner every 90,000 miles. On 2000-06 models, replace timing belt & tensioner every 105,000 miles. On all other models, the manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.