in your garage to make future searches easy.

Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
Cut-off control speed 48005200 rpm
Maximum K-value 2 1/m
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location The diagnostic socket is located in
the center of the dashboard behind
a cover.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AAM engines 7001025 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ABS engines 7001025 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 7001025 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEK engines 800880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines 790890 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Z engines 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AAM engines 7001025 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ABS engines 7001025 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 7001025 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEK engines 800880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines 790890 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AHU engines 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALE engines 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
All other modifications 770870 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed 0.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed 0.3 %
expand_moreIgnition time
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AAM engines -6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All other modifications -6°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
Increased idling speed 25002800 rpm
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling 100 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 1998 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 1998 Volkswagen Golf Convertible you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1998 Volkswagen Golf Convertible generations

In 1998 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Convertible. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Volkswagen Golf Convertible Third generation model years

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