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Did you just buy this car? Here is a list of common issues that you should check: 1000q: mk3 new owner
Fluid changes/maintenance intervals
Maintenance intervals: above all else, refer to your owner's manual for more detailed
specifications, warnings, and notices
Light bulbs: refer to light
bulb replacement reference table
Available colors and touch up paint: refer to OEM paint codes
Engine oil:
Conventional oil: 5000 miles or 6 months, whichever is sooner.Semi-synthetic oils: 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever is sooner.
Full synthetic oils: 10,000 miles or 6 months, whichever is sooner.
Capacity w/filter change: 4.5 liters
Click here for engine oil list w/references
How to change your engine oil on the b4
Antifreeze/coolant:
WARNING: DO NOT MIX OEM or Pentosin with ANY other color coolant or it will turn brown and sludge. If this occurs, you must flush the entire coolant system.
Mix with distilled water only, tap water will leave mineral deposits
Capactiy: 6.5L
How to change your antifreeze/coolant: b4
Brake fluid:
DOT 4 fluid, not compatible with only DOT 3 spec fluid or silicone based DOT 5Every 2 years or as needed
How to change your brake fluid: b4
Clutch fluid
DOT 4 fluid, not compatible with only DOT 3 spec fluid or silicone based DOT 5Every 2 years or as needed
How to change your clutch fluid: b4
Automatic transmission fluid: automatic transmission N/A as an option for North American b4 passat tdi
Power steering fluid
40,000 milesVW# G002000
To change, suck out the old fluid with a turkey baster and put in new fluid. Drive the car, repeat.
Manual transmission fluid
Lifetime fluid (100,000 mile) change intervalUse API G50 75W-90 (OEM VW) synthetic gear oil or GL4 Mil-L2105
Fluid capacity for b4: 2.1 quarts/2 liters
Redline
How to change your manual transmission oil: b4
Fuel filter
20,000 miles replacementHow to change your fuel filter: b4
http://www.worldimpex.com/item_detail.html?sku=162345
Timing belt
60,000 miles replacementHow to change your timing belt: b4 part 1 How to change the timing belt part 2
http://www.worldimpex.com/item_detail.html?sku=6394
Air intake filter
40,000 miles or 2 years, whichever is soonerHow to change your air intake filter: b4
Cabin air filter
20,000 milesHow to change cabin air filter: b4
Brakes/rotors/rear wheel bearings
Front disc/rear disc, change as neededHow to change your brakes: b4 passat front brakes
How to change your brakes: b4 passat rear
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B4 technical specs
| Engine hp | 90@3750rpm | Engine torque (ft lbs) | 149@1900rpm |
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| Engine spec | I-4 | Drive wheels | front |
| Curb weight (lbs) | 3009 | Brakes | disc |
| Fuel economy-auto | N/A | Fuel economy-manual | 38/47 |
| Fuel capacity (gal) | 18.5 sedan, 24 wagon | Est. highway range (mi) | 869 sedan, 1128 wagon |
| Body style | 4 door, wagon | Misc. info |
| Length (in) | 181 | Wheel base (in) | 103 |
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| Height (in) | 56 | Max seating | 5 |
| Front head room (in) | 39 | Rear head room (in) | 37 |
| Front leg room (in) | 45 | Rear leg room (in) | 37 |
| Luggage room (cu ft) | 14 |
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| Performance | ||||||
| Acceleration (0-60 mph): 11.6 sec. | Braking Distance (60-0 mph): 131 ft. | |||||
| Road Holding Index: .79 g | Base Number of Cylinders: 4 | |||||
| Base Engine Size: 1.9 liters | Base Engine Type: Inline 4 | |||||
| Horsepower: 90 hp | Max Horsepower: 3750 rpm | |||||
| Torque: 149 ft-lbs. | Max Torque: 1900 rpm | |||||
| Drive Type: FWD | Turning Circle: 35.1 ft. | |||||
Standard equipment/features
Standard features
| Bucket Seats | Center Console |
| Power Heated Mirrors | Power Brakes |
| Rear Window Defroster | 1.9L Turbocharged Diesel I4 SOHC 8V FI Engine |
| 14 Inch Wheels | 5-Speed Manual Transmission |
| Tachometer | Driver and Passenger Front Airbags |
| Anti-Theft Alarm System | Cloth Seats |
| Cruise Control | Power Steering |
| Remote Trunk Release | Tilt Steering Wheel |
| Air Conditioning | Intermittent Windshield Wipers |
| Power Windows | Power Door Locks |
| Daytime Running Lights | AM/FM/Cassette Audio System |
Exterior Colors
| Black Magic Pearl Metallic | Candy White |
| Emerald Green Pearl Metallic | Red Pearl Metallic |
| Satin Silver Metallic | Storm Gray Metallic |
| Tornado Red | Windsor Blue Metallic |
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| Antilock Brakes: Optional | Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Optional | |||
| Depowered Airbag: Information Unavailable | Passenger Airbag: Standard | |||
| Head Airbag: Not Available | Side Airbag: Not Available | |||
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available | Traction Control: Not Available | |||
| Stability Control: Not Available | ||||
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| NHTSA Ratings | ||||
| Passenger: Good | ||||
| Driver: Good | ||||
| Side Impact Front: Not Tested | ||||
| Side Impact Rear: Not Tested | ||||
| Rollover Rating: Not Tested | ||||
| NHTSA: Excellent, Good, Average, Poor, Very Poor, Not Tested | ||||
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| IIHS Ratings | ||||
| Crash Offset: Poor | ||||
| Bumper Bash: Marginal | ||||
| IIHS: Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Poor, Not Test | ||||
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