2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan B5.5 facelift Service Intervals
For 2003 Passat Sedan B5.5 facelift Volkswagen recommends to use: and genuine OEM consumables with a part number: 059 109 243 L. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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| Condition | Value |
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| Air filter change interval | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| Ash saturation level check interval | first time at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ALT engines | every 180000 km |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ALZ engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AWL engines | every 180000 km |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AWM engines | every 180000 km |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AWT engines | every 180000 km |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZM engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters BFF engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All other modifications | every 120000 km |
| 1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5) | at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
| 2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5) | at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
| 2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5) | at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
| 2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5) | at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
| 2.5 TDI 4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5) | every 30000 km |
| 2.5 TDI 4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5) | every 30000 km |
| 2.5 TDI 4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.1–2005.5) | every 30000 km |
| 2.5 TDI 4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.1–2005.5) | every 30000 km |
| 2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5) | every 30000 km |
| 2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5) | every 30000 km |
| 2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 161 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.5–2005.5) | every 30000 km |
| All other modifications | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters AMX engines | every 120000 km |
| All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters ATQ engines | every 120000 km |
| All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters BAU engines | every 120000 km |
| Part number: 059 109 243 L | |
| All other modifications | every 240000 km |
| Engine oil and filter change interval | during each service according to interval display |
| Front axle change interval | every 120000 km |
| All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters AFB engines | every 30000 km |
| All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters AKN engines | every 30000 km |
| With bio-diesel | every 30000 km |
| Otherwise | every 60000 km |
| All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters BAU engines | every 30000 km |
| All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters BDG engines | every 30000 km |
| All Volkswagen diesel V6 2.5 Liters BDH engines | every 30000 km |
| With bio-diesel | every 30000 km |
| Otherwise | every 60000 km |
| All other modifications | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| 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 |
| Particulate filter filter change interval | every 120000 km |
| Regeneration fluid change interval | every 120000 km / 4 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 2003 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
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Regeneration Fluid 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 2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan generations
In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Passat Sedan. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.