For 1999 Bora Sedan First generation Volkswagen recommends to use: and genuine OEM consumables with a part number: 038109244H. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
in your garage to make future searches easy.
Condition
Value
Air filter change interval
every 60000 km / 4 years
AWD clutch oil change interval
every 30000 km
expand_moreAWD clutch oil filter change interval
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM engine (1999.2–2001.6)
every 100000 km / 4 years
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1999.2–2001.6)
every 100000 km / 4 years
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.11–2002.4)
every 100000 km / 4 years
All other modifications
every 60000 km / 4 years
Brake fluid change interval
every 2 years
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1999.2–2005.5)
every 180000 km
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5)
every 180000 km
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5)
every 180000 km
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP at 4200 RPM, 133 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5)
every 90000 km
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5)
every 90000 km
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1999.2–2001.6)
AJM engine
every 90000 km
AUY engine
every 90000 km
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.11–2002.4)
every 90000 km
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)
every 120000 km
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)
every 120000 km
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)
AJM engine
every 90000 km
AUY engine
every 90000 km
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)
every 90000 km
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)
every 90000 km
All other modifications
not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreEngine timing belt test mode
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP at 4200 RPM, 133 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1998.10–2005.5)
every 30000 km / 2 years
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5)
every 30000 km / 2 years
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM engine (1999.2–2001.6)
every 30000 km / 2 years
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1999.2–2001.6)
every 30000 km / 2 years
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.11–2002.4)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM engine (1998.12–2002.1)
every 30000 km / 2 years
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.12–2002.1)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
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)
every 30000 km / 2 years
All other modifications
at 90000 km, then every 30000 km
expand_moreEngine control unit tensioning roller change interval
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1999.2–2001.6)
every 90000 km
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)
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Bora Sedan service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 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 1999 Volkswagen Bora Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Volkswagen Bora Sedan First generation model years