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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGP engines 49505150 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AQM engines 49505150 rpm
All other modifications 48005200 rpm
Diesel conditioning gas injections 10
from 60° C engine oil temperature
expand_moreDiesel conditioning speed
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGP engines 49505150 rpm
from 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AQM engines 49505150 rpm
from 60° C engine oil temperature
All other modifications 48005200 rpm
from 60° C engine oil temperature
expand_moreMaximum K-value
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGP engines 2.5 1/m
All other modifications 2 1/m
expand_moreMeasuring mode
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGP engines A
All other modifications B
Measuring sensor 1
Measuring time 0.5 s
Stoppage time 1 s
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location Diagnostic socket is located behind
a covering above the ashtray in
the center console.
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Yes
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines 760880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AKL engines 760880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters APF engines 640920 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5) 760880 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5) 760880 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.10–2001.6) 875950 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.10–2001.6) 875950 rpm
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.12–2002.1)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AJM engines 800940 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AUY engines 790940 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 3750 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5) 875950 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5) 875950 rpm
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) 650750 rpm
expand_moreAll other modifications
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters APK engines 740820 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AQY engines 740820 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines 730830 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed 00.5 %
expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ATN engines 00.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AUS engines 00.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AZD engines 00.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BCB engines 00.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AVU engines 00.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BFQ engines 00.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZH engines 00.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines 00.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AQP engines 00.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AUE engines 00.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters BDE engines 00.2 %
expand_moreDelta lambda
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 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 λ
All other modifications 0.03 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 0.971.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5) 70 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5) 70 ppm
All other modifications 100 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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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