1988 Volkswagen Caddy Van First generation Emission
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EW engines | 750–850 rpm |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters JH engines | 800–1000 rpm |
| Minimum engine oil temperature at VET | 176°F |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EW engines | 0.5–1.5 % |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters JH engines | 0.5 % |
| 1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 94 HP engine (1985.8–1992.7) | 0.3 % |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EW engines | -18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters JH engines | -6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| 1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 94 HP engine (1985.8–1992.7) | 2500–2800 rpm |
| 1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 94 HP engine (1985.8–1992.7) | 0.97–1.03 λ |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EW engines | 1500 ppm |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters JH engines | 200 ppm |
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 1988 Volkswagen Caddy Van 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.
Table of Contents
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
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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 Caddy Van 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 1988 Volkswagen Caddy Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.