2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.10)
0.02 λ0.02 λ0.02 λ
2.3 V5 with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.10–2000.10)
0.02 λ0.02 λ0.02 λ
All other modifications
0.03 λ0.03 λ0.03 λ
expand_moreIgnition time
All other modifications
-9°00'±3°00' - before TDC + after TDC
expand_moreLambda sensor design
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5)
Jump type lambda sensor
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5)
Jump type lambda sensor
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5)
Jump type lambda sensor
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5)
wideband sensor
All other modifications
wideband sensor
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5)
70 ppm70 ppm70 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5)
70 ppm70 ppm70 ppm
All other modifications
100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
Number of half-waves
2
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Volkswagen.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Volkswagen Bora Sedan 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 Bora Sedan 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 1998 Volkswagen Bora Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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