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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters ME 54 HP 53005400 rpm
Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JP 54 HP 53005400 rpm
All other modifications 50505150 rpm
Maximum K-value 2 1/m
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
All other modifications 750950 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.6 D with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 850880 rpm
1.6 D with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 850880 rpm
1.6 TD with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP at 4500 RPM, 133 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1983.8–1991.10) 850880 rpm
1.6 TD with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 850880 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) 700800 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) 700800 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) 700800 rpm
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 8001000 rpm
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 8001000 rpm
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 8001000 rpm
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 8001000 rpm
All other modifications 750850 rpm
No adjustment possible
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
1.0 with gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 44 HP engine (1983.11–1985.8) 1.52.5 %
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1987.6) 11.5 %
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1987.6) 11.5 %
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 58 HP engine (1983.8–1986.10) 11.5 %
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) 0.51.5 %
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) 0.51.5 %
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) 0.51.5 %
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 0.51.5 %
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 0.51.5 %
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 0.51.5 %
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 0.51.5 %
All other modifications 0.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed 0.3 %
expand_moreIgnition time
1.0 with gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 44 HP engine (1983.11–1985.8) -5°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1987.6) -5°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1987.6) -5°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 58 HP engine (1983.8–1986.10) -5°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) -18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) -18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) -18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All other modifications -6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
Increased idling speed 25002800 rpm
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 350 ppm
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 350 ppm
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 350 ppm
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 350 ppm
All other modifications 500 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 1983 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.

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 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 1983 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1983 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

In 1983 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Second generation model years

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