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

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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
The engine oil level
Coolant level
Wiper blades
The level of washer fluid
The brake fluid level
Electrical system
Battery
Tyres and pressure check in tires
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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Coolant level




A warning

Do not remove the expansion tank on the hot engine, because you can get burned by hot liquid vapor.


The coolant level in the reservoir tank varies depending on the temperature.

PERFORMANCE ORDER
1. Wait until the engine has cooled down and slowly unscrew the cap from the expansion tank.
2. Pour a mixture of water and anti-freeze to the expansion tank to the mark.
3. Screw the cap on the expansion tank.




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