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Volkswagen Station Vagon 1973 Operation And Maintenance - Operation And Maintenance
Summary of Station Vagon 1973
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T y p e 2 volkswagen owner’s manual: operation and maintenance.
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Last name first name initial street town state zip code area code tel. No. Owner:.
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Volkswagen owner’s manual: operation and maintenance v o l k s w a g e n w e r k a k t i e n g e s e l l s c h a f t 1973 models volkswagen station wagon and kombi volkswagen campmobile volkswagen delivery van.
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©1972 volkswagenwerk aktiengesellschaft may not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part without the written consent of volkswagenwerk. Specifications subject to alteration without notice. All rights reserved. 2.02.563.007.23 printed in germany 8. 72 retyped/printed in usa 12. 10 revisions: a...
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The first maintenance service at 600 miles is free of charge (you only pay for engine and transmission oil). You are further entitled to free diagnosis services at 6,000, 12,000, 18,000 and 24,000 miles. The volkswagen owner’s manual consists of two major parts: operation description and diagnosis &...
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Pictures and text in this manual are based on the 1973 volkswagen station wagon with manual transmission. Where the con- trols, equipment and technical data of the commercial models and the automatic transmission differ considerably, we will point this out in the text. Various items shown or describ...
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85 61 37 24 34 27 30 60/64 39 50 48 24 54 54 45 15 58/59 52 13 35 76 68 16 25 57 63 23 51 49 25 34 23 25 22 27 25 44 16 26 62 79 28 60/64 24 27 25 safety belts seats sliding door sliding roof spare wheel spark plugs: cleaning and ... Replacing speedometer starting hints sun visors technical data tir...
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Volkswagen offers a quality product. Maintain this quality by having your volkswagen serviced regularly. A service schedule that we recommend is explained in the section volkswagen diagnosis and maintenance. Should you have occasion to make use of your volkswagen warranty, it is always helpful to ha...
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Type: for the new vw automobile chassis no. Engine no. In accordance with the terms of warranty printed overleaf. Warranty voucher date at mileage make, model (stamp of installing vw dealer) date at mileage make, model (stamp of installing vw dealer) date at mileage make, model (stamp of replacing v...
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No other express warranties, as to volkswagen vehicles sold in the united states are made either by volkswagen of america, inc. (“vwoa”), or by the manufacturer, the distributor or the selling dealer, except the following warranty by volkswagen of america, inc. This warranty is issued by volkswagen ...
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9 warranty outside the united states and canada no other warranties made items not covered by warranty 4. If the vehicle is brought to an authorized volkswagen workshop outside the conti- nental united states, hawaii or canada, vwoa’s warranty will not be applicable and defective parts will be repai...
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Let us explain the warranty . . . Volkswagen of america inc. Is proud of the quality of the auto- mobiles it imports. It warrants new vehicles for a period of 2 years or 24,000 miles from the date of purchase, whichever comes first. In general, the complete vehicle including battery and tires is cov...
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Spark plugs and ignition points are subject to wear. Periodic replacements ensure you of maximum engine performance and gasoline economy. Wiper blades will have a varied life expectancy, depending on climatic conditions and extent of use. You are the best judge of when they should be replaced. Light...
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Volkswagen parts, accessories and exchange units are identified by these trademarks. All meet the same exacting quality control standards as the original equipment on the car, and comply with all applicable government safety regulations. They are guaranteed to be free from defects in material or wor...
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Dear vw owner: a lot has gone into the manufacture of your volkswagen. Including advanced en- gineering techniques, rigid quality control and demanding inspections. The enginee- ring and safety features that have gone into your vw will be enhanced by . . . You, the safe driver who knows his vehicle ...
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This sticker is your assurance that your 1973 volkswagen complies with all u.S. Federal motor vehicle safety standards which were in effect at the time the vehicle was manufactured. You can find this sticker on the left doorjamb. This sticker also shows the month and year of production and the chass...
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Vehicle identification: the chassis number the engine number the identification plate is stamped on the crankcase below the breather (not visible). And also near the ignition coil. Is also located on the instrument panel on the driver’s side so that it is visible from the outside through the windshi...
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Key doors the same key is used for the ignition/ steering lock, the doors and the rear luggage compartment. It is a good idea to keep a record of your key number in your wallet together with your license. If you should lose a key, your authorized vw dealer will thus be able to quickly secure a repla...
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The sliding door always drive with a securely locked sliding door. To open the sliding door from the outside, press the handle down and slide the door to the rear. The door is held in the fully open position by a catch. To close the door from the outside, press the handle down first to release the c...
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The rear lid windows to open the vent windows, turn knob in driving direction, move locking lever for- ward and push out window. To make closing the vent window easier, we suggest you first push on the forward part of the vent window so that it fits snugly against the weatherstripping. Then grasp th...
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Seats we recommend you do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Your seat may suddenly jerk forward or backward, which could result in loss of control. The backrest is secured and cannot tilt forward accidentally. It can be adjusted to different angles by turning the hand wheel at the front of...
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The front passenger seat can be adjusted to two different positions. Lift the seat cushion at the front edge and move the seat into the second notch. When putting the seat back in again, hold the seat with the seat cushion tilted to- ward the backrest, slide the hook on the rear side of the backrest...
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Safety belts safety belts for front seats safety belts for rear seats do not strap in more than one person in each belt. Belt care a safety belt is provided for each seating position in your volkswagen. For your protection, fasten your safety belt before driving off and wear it at all times while th...
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Instrument panel 1 - heater temperature lever (temp) 1a- vents for heating and defrosting (two for each side) 2 - heat distribution lever (heat-def) 2a- warm air outlets for front leg area (one for each side) 3 - fresh air control lever 3a- vents for fresh air ventilation below the windshield (one f...
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Ignition steering lock indicator or warning lights fuel gauge fasten safety belts. Make sure the gearshift lever is in neutral (manual transmission) when starting the engine. The automatic transmission can be started in neutral or park (also see pages 30 and 33). The steering is equipped with an ant...
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B - alternator warning light e - oil pressure warning light 7 - brake warning light 5 - speedometer dial 6 - this dial can be used for installation of an electric clock, which is optional equip- ment. To set the clock, depress the knob in the center and turn. Proper functioning of brake warning ligh...
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15 - emergency flasher switch 11- headlight switch instrument illumination 13 - interior light switch for rear passenger compartment 18 - rear window defogger lights by turning the headlight switch knob. Pull out the knob to turn on the light in the rear of the passenger compartment. If your car is ...
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Windshield washer to spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the lever toward the steering wheel. You can operate the washer from any selected wiping position. Avoid running the wiper blades over a dry windshield . . . You may scratch the glass. Spray washer fluid on it first. Headlight dimmer wi...
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Sun visors front interior light coat hooks/assist handles rear view mirrors inside day-night mirror outside mirror to protect the driver from side glare, the sun visor on the driver’s side can be moved toward the door window after lift- ing it out of its center mounting. The sun visor on the passeng...
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Controls for manual transmission 1 - clutch pedal always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears. Do not hold the car on a steep hill with the clutch pedal par- tially depressed. This may cause prema- ture wear or damage. Make sure that the movement of the brake pedal is not obstructed by...
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4 - gearshift lever your volkswagen has a fully synchronized transmission. The four forward gears and a reverse gear are arranged as illustrated. The shift pattern is also shown on the face of your ashtray in the dashboard. Resting your hand on the shift lever knob while driving will cause premature...
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P = park r = reverse n = neutral d = drive 2 = 1 = controls for automatic transmission remember the following basic rules: the selector lever may be shifted freely between neutral and the ranges drive and 2. When selecting the other ranges, observe the following: there are few points you should know...
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31 the driving ranges range 1 is needed on rare occasions, such as steep mountain driving. The first gear engages immediately upon selecting “1”. In “1”, the transmission will stay in first gear and not shift into second or third. Therefore, do no select “1” when driving more than 30 mph. Range d ra...
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Parking when stopping temporarily, at traffic lights for example, it is not necessary to move the selector lever to neutral. Simply apply one of the brakes. To start off again, release the brake and accelerate. The car has come to a full stop, and the engine is running at idling speed. Moving off st...
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33 never start or let the engine run in an en- closed unventilated area. Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide which is colorless and odorless. Carbon monoxide, however, is a very harmful gas, and can be fatal is inhaled. Before turning the ignition key, make sure the gearshift lever...
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(optional equipment) ashtrays front ashtray pull to open it. You can remove the ashtray by depressing the leaf spring and pulling the tray out. Sliding roof heater/defroster (1/2) ashtrays in the rear passenger compartment to put it back in, depress the leaf spring, insert the tray in the guide and ...
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35 this right red lever controls the tempera- ture level (off - max) heater temperature lever 1 (temp) hints for defogging and defrosting lever up — heat off lever down— heat on fully by setting the levers at any intermediate position, you can select the degree of heat that is most comfortable for y...
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36 ventilation (3) the fresh air circulation system provides a continuous draft-free exchange of air while driving. Them. You can open and close these vents by adjusting the flap in the vents. Two additional discharge vents are locates on the partition between the driver’s cab and the rear passenger...
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37 vw air conditioner operating controls the four ball type outlets (3c) can be rotated in their sockets to any position to direct cool air into the passenger com- partment as desired. Station wagon: view from the front view from the rear (optional equipment) 2 - air temperature control (“temp”) 3 -...
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38 starting the air conditioner with the windows closed and the fresh air ventilation turned off, turn the air temper- ature control to the desired position and select the air volume speed desired. On extremely hot days turn the air volume to full capacity and open a window. Within a few minutes, th...
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39 vw auxiliary heater (optional equipment) the auxiliary heater can be operated with- out turning on then engine. However, when it is very cold we recommend you start the engine first as the full battery capa- city is required for starting the engine under cold weather conditions. Do not start or l...
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40 towing and trailer hauling manual transmission when towing your volkswagen with automatic transmission, please also observe the following in addition to the items listed under manual transmission. Trailer hauling please keep in mind . . . Automatic transmission it is not possible to tow a trailer...
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41 winter operation door locks during the winter months, the battery is subjected to greater use than in the sum- mer months. More current is consumed when starting at very low temperatures. Lights and the rear window defogger are used more often. Besides, the battery tends to decrease in capacity a...
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42 tires your volkswagen is equipped with tubeless radial ply tires. Volkswagen tires conform to all applicable u.S. Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure listed on the tire label. Tire rotation tire wear wheel balancing tire pressures for road use...
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43 do not drive with worn tores or tires showing cuts or bruises as they may lead to sudden deflation. Winter tires to achieve best all-around car handling, replace all 4 tires at the same time. If this is not possible, replace tires in pairs, either front or rear. Tire care tire replacement winter ...
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44 spare wheel location in rear luggage compartment the spare wheel is stored in the rear luggage compartment. To remove it, take off the cover and loosen the strap. When putting it back in again, be sure the plastic cap is in the shown position and tighten the strap. In models with a front seat ben...
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45 changing a wheel later we expand on these steps in greater detail. If you have a flat tire, move off the road- way. Turn on the emergency flasher. In addition, mark the position of your car with flares or other warning devices to alert other motorists. Before you change a wheel, be sure the groun...
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46 loosen all wheel nuts counterclockwise about one turn with the socket wrench. Insert the breaker bar to make full use of its leverage. Do not yet remove the nuts. Step 3 step 4 step 6 step 5 step 7 only raise the vehicle as much as is needed to change the wheel. Do not raise the car until you are...
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47 step 9 to install the hub cap, place it around the lower part of the wheel center. With a firm blow of your hand on the upper part, the hub cap will snap into place. Make sure it is properly seated. Step 10 step 8 correct tightness of the wheel nuts is important. Then go crosswise from one nut to...
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48 container for windshield washer fluid it is located on the right under the dash- board and has a capacity of 2.9 u. S. Pints (2.4 imp. Pt.). Brake fluid reservoir as clear water is usually not adequate for cleaning the windshield, add a cleaning solution to the water such as volks- wagen’s windsh...
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49 fuses the 12-point fuse box with plug-in arrange- ment for relays is located under the instrument panel on the right hand side of the steering column. When a fuse is blown, it is not sufficient to merely replace it. The cause of the short circuit or overload must be found. Additional fuses 1 tail...
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50 battery the 16 amp fuse for the warm air blower is located in the engine compartment near the blower motor. * optional equipment the 16 amp fuse for the auxiliary heater* is located in the engine compartment near the heater. The electrical system and the ability of the engine to start readily dep...
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51 fuel supply before reinstalling the battery, clean all terminals and connections. Remove corro- sion. Put the battery in its stowage posi- tion and tighten the clamp firmly. Recon- nect the positive cable first, then the ground strap and the center wire (elec- trolyte level sensor for diagnosis)....
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52 washing your vw cleaning your vw the paint on your vw is very durable, and so is the upholstery. But a car can get a lot of abuse from industrial fumes and corrosive road salt, half-eaten lolli- pops and muddy dog feet. A well-cared for vw can look like new 10 years later. It all depends on the o...
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53 waxing waxing is not really needed when you have washed your car with vw’s car wash and wax. If you do not use a car wash liquid with wax, apply paint preser- vative and wax to preserve the natural shine of the car. Windshield wiper blades tar chrome care polishing touch-up paint insects cleaning...
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54 bulb chart your volkswagen is equipped with double filament seven inch sealed beam units. Should it become necessary to replace a sealed beam, loosen the screw of the trim ring. Firmly grasp the loose screw (non- removable) and pull the trim ring off. Headlights replacing bulbs remove the three s...
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55 side marker light bulb front turn signal / parking light bulb rear turn signal / stop / tail light bulb or back-up light bulb remove phillips screws. Take off lens. Press bulb lightly into holder, turn it and take it out. Install new bulb. Be sure the gasket is properly positioned when reinstalli...
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56 pull interior light out carefully with a screwdriver. Take bulb out. Interior light bulb license plate light bulb open engine compartment lid. Remove phillips screws on each side of lens and take off lens with bulb holder. Press bulb in lightly, turn and take out. Install new bulb. Insert housing...
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57 spark plugs engine compartment cleaning spark plugs removing spark plugs installing spark plugs unscrew the spark plugs with a suitable spark plug wrench. Grasp the spark plug connector and pull it off. Do not pull the ignition wires as they may separate from the connectors. For better access to ...
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58 checking the engine oil level only add the amount of oil that is needed. Always select a well-known brand and the recommended grade. Details about the correct oil viscosities are on page 63. To check the oil level, take the dipstick out and wipe it clean first. Now, insert and pull it out again. ...
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59 changing the engine oil change the oil in your engine at least every 3,000 miles. This is very important as the lubricating properties of oil diminish gradually during normal operation of the car. Important drain the oil when the engine is still warm. Remove the drain plug — a — first. After the ...
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60 manual transmission oil both transmission and final drive are combined in one housing. The lubricant used is hypoid oil that is changed by your dealer only one time at 600 miles as part of the lubrication service. See page 75. Checking the atf level the transmission is checked for leaks during th...
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61 note all the dust present in the air drawn in by the engine is retained by the filter element in the air cleaner. Air cleaner a dirty air cleaner not only reduces the engine output but can also cause prema- ture engine wear. If local conditions are such that the vehicle is often driven on under n...
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62 front axle lift the front end of the car to take the weight off the front wheels. This is neces- sary to free the bearings to accept the lubricant. There are 5 grease fitting for the front axle. For their location, see arrows in the illustration. Lubrication lubricate the front axle once a year o...
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63 engine oil always use a name brand oil labeled “for service sd” (“ms”) for the engine of your volkswagen. Temperature ranges of sae grades engine oils are graded according to their viscosity. The proper grade to be used in your engine depends on existing climatic or seasonal conditions. The follo...
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64 transmission oil and automatic transmission fluid (atf) b - automatic transmission transmission and final drive are both lubricated with hypoid oil according to mil — l— 2105— b specifications (additive basis: sulfur-phosphorous): lubricant additives a — manual transmission sae 90 in general all ...
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65 troubleshooting your volkswagen should repay you with trouble-free driving if it receives regular maintenance. Should you ever encounter difficulty in starting your engine or have trouble on the road, there are a few simple repairs which you can make to get your vw going again. Locate the problem...
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66 vw will not start: engine turns over 8. If spark is fairly good at plugs, trouble is most likely in fuel system a. Caused by improper starting procedure. If the gas pedal is depressed too often, the carburetor accelerator pumps inject too much gasoline b. Carburetors may be flooded, float or need...
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67 owner relations there are more than 1150 authorized volkswagen dealers in the 50 u. S. States. Their addresses and telephone numbers are compiled in a booklet which is available at your vw dealer. Any one of these dealers is well equipped to help you with virtually all vw-related matters; and you...
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68 maine massachusetts new hampshire rhode island vermont illinois iowa minnesota north dakota south dakota wisconsin kentucky ohio indiana michigan florida georgia south carolina delaware pennsylvania alabama louisiana mississippi tennessee (west) connecticut new york new jersey washington, d.C. Ma...
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Bore 3.54 in. (90 mm) stroke 2.60 in. (66 mm) displacement 102.5 cu. In. (1679 cc) compression ratio 7.3:1 maximum output sae net manual transm. 63 hp at 4800 rpm automatic transm. 59 hp at 4200 rpm maximum torque sae net manual transm. 81.0 lb.Ft. At 3200 rpm autom. Transm. 83.0 lb.Ft. At 3200 rpm ...
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70 voltage 12 volts battery 45 ah starter 0.7 hp alternator with regulator max. 55 a v-belt size 9.0 x 965 ignition distributor with combined vacuum and centrifugal spark advance and speed limiter firing order 1 — 4 — 3 — 2 basic ignition timing 63 hp engine 5° after tdc* 59 hp engine 10° after tdc*...
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71 we think it is better that way. So he learns to fix volkswagens before he starts working on your car. Rather than while he is working on your car. Every so often he takes time off and gets a refresher course at one of our vw training centers. A vw specialist works on vw’s. Period. In any authoriz...
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72 lots of service stations say they can repair volkswagens and a lot of them really can. Authorized vw dealers use a unique service system specially developed for the vw but they cannot offer you vw diagnosis. Instead of giving every vw the same basic maintenance, we treat each one as an individual...
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73 vw diagnosis and maintenance the vw diagnosis and maintenance service has been devel- oped to give each car “tailored maintenance”. In other words, just the proper amount of service that each individual car needs. The diagnosis and maintenance record, which appears at the end of this manual, show...
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74 your authorized volkswagen dealer will certify on the mileage chart at the end of this manual which services have been completed. If you have your car serviced somewhere other than at an authorized vw dealer, retain all receipts so that you can verify that regular services were performed at the r...
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75 oil change oil change and maintenance service 600 miles the free maintenance service at 600 miles consists of the following: (lubricants, fluids and materials such as gaskets are paid by the customer). Maintenance service during road test: after road test: engine: change oil, clean oil strainer. ...
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76 oil change service vw diagnosis and maintenance rear axle and transmission: engine: change oil, clean oil strainer. 1 - (only applicable operations on your vehicle will be performed) vw diagnosis engine and clutch: battery: check, add distilled water if necessary. 2 - windshield washer: check flu...
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77 front axle and steering: ball joints: check play. 10 - test drive if diagnosis is not followed by maintenance or repair. If maintenance or repair follows the diagnosis, test drive after the job is completed. Electrical system: brakes, wheels, tires: test drive front axle: check dust seals and pro...
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78 after your vehicle receives a vw diagnosis, your authorized volkswagen dealer can perform the vw maintenance. A vw maintenance every 6,000 miles consists of: every 30,000 miles engine: change oil, clean oil strainer. Replace oil filter. In addition: every 24,000 miles every 18,000 miles every 12,...
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Oil change service 3,000 miles 79 date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date m...
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Oil change service 39,000 miles date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date mil...
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Oil change service 75,000 miles 81 date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date ...
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83 date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) date miles (dealer stamp) 30,000 miles atf change 60,000 miles atf change after 2 years o...
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The “national traffic & motor vehicle safety act of 1966” requires manufacturers to be in a position to contact vehicle owners if a correction of a product defect becomes necessary. Please fill in on of the attached postcards if you change your address or purchase a used volkswagen. You need not use...
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85 m o . D a y y r. V w c h a ss is n u m b e r la st n a m e fi rs t n a m e in it ia l s tr e e t n u m b e r c it y s ta te p le a se p ri n t a n d g iv e c o m p le te in fo rm a ti o n . Z ip c o d e p le a se c h e ck o n e o f th e a b o ve b o xe s n o t ic e o f u s e d c a r p u r c h a s...
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87 m o . D a y y r. V w c h a ss is n u m b e r la st n a m e fi rs t n a m e in it ia l s tr e e t n u m b e r c it y s ta te p le a se p ri n t a n d g iv e c o m p le te in fo rm a ti o n . Z ip c o d e p le a se c h e ck o n e o f th e a b o ve b o xe s n o t ic e o f u s e d c a r p u r c h a s...
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8 1 8 s y lv a n a v e n u e e n g le w o o d c lif fs , n .J. 0 7 6 3 2 v o l k s w a g e n o f a m e r ic a , in c . B u s i n e s s r e p l y m a i l p o s t a g e w i l l b e p a i d b y n o p os ta ge s ta m p n ec es sa ry if m ail ed in th e u nit ed s ta te s f ir s t c l a s s p e rm it n o...
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This is another feature of volkswagen service that adds to your convenience. Just present this booklet whenever you stop for service at your authorized volkswagen dealer. Your identification card will quickly furnish the service adviser with your name and address and all pertinent vehicle data. Cust...
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