2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Fourth generation facelift Service Intervals
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Condition | Value |
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Air filter change interval | every 60000 km / 4 years |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BBM engines | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BZG engines | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
All other modifications | every 2 years |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASY engines | every 150000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | every 120000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines | every 90000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXR engines | every 90000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BMT engines | every 150000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | every 180000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | every 180000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLT engines | every 120000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BMS engines | every 150000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNM engines | every 150000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNV engines | every 150000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BWB engines | every 150000 km |
All other modifications | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUA engines | first time at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUB engines | first time at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BBY engines | first time at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BBZ engines | first time at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BKY engines | first time at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BUD engines | first time at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
All other modifications | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines | every 90000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXR engines | every 90000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BMT engines | every 300000 km |
All other modifications | every 240000 km |
With bio-diesel | every 30000 km |
Otherwise | every 60000 km |
Interior filter change interval | every 30000 km / 2 years |
Particle filter test interval | first time at 150000 km, then every 30000 km |
Limiting value is 50 gram | |
Spark plug change interval | every 60000 km / 4 years |
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2001.10–2009.11) | every 120000 km |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BBM engines | Check tyre repair kit durability. |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BZG engines | Check tyre repair kit durability. |
All other modifications | every 4 years |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 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 2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 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
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- 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 Polo Hatchback 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 2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations
In 2008 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Polo Hatchback. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.