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Condition Value
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters DX engines 8001000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters EV engines 8001000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters JH engines 8001000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PB engines 8001000 rpm
All other modifications 700800 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters RE engines 01 %
All other modifications 0.51.5 %
expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 71 HP engine (1986.4–1990.2) 0.4 %
expand_moreIgnition time
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters DX engines -6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters EV engines -6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters JH engines -6°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PB engines -6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All other modifications -18°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
expand_moreIncreased idling speed
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 71 HP engine (1986.4–1990.2) 27003000 rpm
expand_moreLambda value
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 71 HP engine (1986.4–1990.2) 0.971.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
All other modifications 350 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 1986 Volkswagen Golf Convertible 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 Golf Convertible 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 1986 Volkswagen Golf Convertible you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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