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Volkswagen Passat B5 (from 1996 to 2004, the year of issue)

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	Passat B5
		Instructions
		Maintenance
			Specifications
			Frequency of service
				Weekly checks and service in a way
					Start from an external source (other car)
					If the engine does not start and the starter does not work
					If the engine does not start, even if the starter works normally
					Towing
					Replacement wheels
					Check tightness of connections
					Places of weekly checks
					Vehicle identification
			Motor oil
			Exhaust system check
			Engine cooling system
			Spark plug
			Draining water from the fuel filter (diesel engines)
			Replacement of the fuel filter (diesel engines)
			Check of tightness of hoses and fluid leakage
			Replacing the air filter element
			Checking the V-ribbed belt
			Belts
			Measurement of deterioration of gear belts on diesel engines
			Transmission / final drive
			Check of a protective cover of a power shaft
			Visual check of tightness of a transmission
			Checking the oil in a mechanical transmission
			Checking the oil in the main transfer of automatic transmissions
			Check / replacement of level of oil in an automatic transmission
			Check the front suspension and steering
			Check of dustproof covers of hinges of the front suspension
			Checking the shock absorber
			Check the radiator
			Check electrical circuits
			brake fluid
			Checking the front brake pads
			Checking the rear brake pads
			Check of brake hoses
			Check of cables of a manual brake
			Checking the liquid level in the steering amplifier
			Dust filter
			Accumulator battery
			Door Hinge
			Washers
			Wiper
			Check the initial position of the wiper arm
			Check the angle of the wiper arm
			Replacing the batteries in the remote control key
			Resetting Service-indicator
		Engines
		Cooling
		Fuel system
		Motor Control
		An exhaust system
		Transmission
		Chassis
		Steering
		Brakes
		Body
		Heating, ventilation
		Electrical

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Check tightness of connections

The presence of puddles on the floor of the garage or motor or apparent humidity under the hood or on the underside of the car suggests a leak that must be found and rectified immediately. Sometimes it can be difficult to locate the leak, especially if the engine compartment is very dirty. Leaking oil or liquid can also be demolished back flow of air under the car, creating a false impression of where the leak is.

Sump

Engine oil can leak from the drain plug.

Oil from the filter

The oil can leak from the base of the oil filter.

The gearbox

The oil may leak through the seal at the inner ends of the drive shafts.

Antifreeze

Leaking antifreeze often leaves a transparent coating.

brake fluid

Leaks in the wheels may be only on the brake fluid.

Fluid Power steering

Fluid Power steering can leak from the pipe connections on the shelf management.

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