after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years
expand_moreCoolant pump drive belt change interval
expand_moreCoolant pump drive belt test mode
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
All other modifications
every 180000 km
expand_moreEngine timing belt test mode
expand_moreEngine control unit tensioning roller change interval
All other modifications
every 360000 km
Panoramic sunroof
first in 60000 km / 3 years, and then every 60000 km / 2 years
expand_moreXenon headlamp
All other modifications
every 60000 km / 2 years
With inspection service
first in 60000 km / 3 years, and then every 60000 km / 2 years
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
All other modifications
every 90000 km
expand_moreGear oil filter change interval
0BH transmission
not prescribed by the manufacturer
02E transmission
every 60000 km
Interior filter change interval
every 60000 km / 2 years
expand_moreParticle filter test interval
All other modifications
first time at 150000 km, then every 30000 km
Limiting value is 175 ml
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)
every 90000 km / 6 years
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)
every 90000 km / 6 years
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)
every 90000 km / 6 years
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2007.9–)
every 90000 km / 6 years
2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2007.9–)
every 90000 km / 6 years
All other modifications
every 60000 km / 4 years
expand_moreTransmission oil change interval
02E transmission
every 60000 km
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan 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 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.