Volkswagen Rabbit
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Volkswagen Rabbit — from 1985 to 2009.
1985–1992 Volkswagen Rabbit
1.8L I4 (Naturally Aspirated) (GX) · FWD
85 hp / 96 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (020)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeN/A (no power steering)
Fuel
Tank10.6 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs15,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2006–2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
2.5L I5 (BGP) · FWD
150 hp / 170 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (09G)
FluidVW G 052 162
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity7.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi