1998 Volkswagen Bora Sedan emission

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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	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AQM engines	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
All other modifications	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 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	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
from 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AQM engines	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
from 60° C engine oil temperature
All other modifications	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
from 60° C engine oil temperature

expand_moreMaximum K-value


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGP engines	2.5 1/m2.5 1/m2.5 1/m
All other modifications	2 1/m2 1/m2 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 s0.5 s0.5 s
Stoppage time	1 s1 s1 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	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AKL engines	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters APF engines	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5)	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5)	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 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)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 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)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 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	800–940 rpm800–940 rpm800–940 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AUY engines	790–940 rpm790–940 rpm790–940 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)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 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)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 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)	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters APK engines	740–820 rpm740–820 rpm740–820 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AQY engines	740–820 rpm740–820 rpm740–820 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	730–830 rpm730–830 rpm730–830 rpm


Minimum engine oil temperature at VET	176°F176°F80°C

expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values


CO content at idling speed	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %

expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ATN engines	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AUS engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AZD engines	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BCB engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AVU engines	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BFQ engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZH engines	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AQP engines	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AUE engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters BDE engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %

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 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.

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1998 Volkswagen Bora Sedan First generation Emission

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