expand_more1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12)
2G engine
every 30000 km
MH engine
every 30000 km
NZ engine
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 127 HP engine (1986.2–1991.10)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 GTI CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1987.1–1991.10)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 GTI G60 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP engine (1988.8–1991.12)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 GTI G60 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP engine (1988.8–1991.12)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 GTI G60 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP engine (1990.4–1991.7)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 97 HP engine (1988.8–1991.7)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1991.10)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1991.10)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
1.8 i Syncro CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1991.10)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
All other modifications
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
1.8 GTI G60 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP engine (1988.8–1991.12)
every 60000 km
1.8 GTI G60 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP engine (1988.8–1991.12)
every 60000 km
1.8 GTI G60 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP engine (1990.4–1991.7)
every 60000 km
All other modifications
every 30000 km
expand_moreValve play test mode
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 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 1991 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 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 Golf Hatchback 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 1991 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1991 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 1991 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.