1997 Volkswagen Passat Sedan B5 Service Intervals
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Condition | Value |
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Air filter change interval | every 60000 km / 2 years |
Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
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 114 HP engine (1997.1–2000.11) | 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 |
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 114 HP engine (1997.1–2000.11) | 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 |
All other modifications | every 120000 km |
Engine oil and filter change interval | during each service according to interval display |
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 1997 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Diagnostic Values
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
Conquer your fears and never give up!
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 1997 Volkswagen Passat Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1997 Volkswagen Passat Sedan generations
In 1997 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.