1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP, 140 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 180000 km
1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 180000 km
1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 168 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 180000 km
1.8 T Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP, 210 N⋅m engine (1996.11–2000.8)
every 180000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 180000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 180000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP, 210 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 180000 km
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 180000 km
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 180000 km
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 168 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 180000 km
1.9 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 90000 km
1.9 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 90000 km
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 90000 km
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 90000 km
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 90000 km
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 90000 km
All other modifications
every 120000 km
expand_moreEngine timing belt test mode
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 30000 km
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 30000 km
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 30000 km
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP, 140 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
every 30000 km
1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 168 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP, 210 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11)
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 168 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
All other modifications
not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreEngine control unit tensioning roller change interval
All other modifications
every 120000 km
Engine oil and filter change interval
during each service according to interval display
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
expand_more1.9 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
With bio-diesel
every 30000 km
Otherwise
every 60000 km
Injection pump belt change interval
every 120000 km
Injection pump belt test mode
every 30000 km
Interior filter change interval
every 30000 km / 2 years
Spark plug change interval
every 60000 km / 4 years
Tire repair kit change interval
every 4 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Passat Sedan service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Volkswagen Passat Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Passat Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1996 Volkswagen Passat Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1996 Volkswagen Passat Sedan generations
In 1996 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Passat Sedan. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.