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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
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 71 HP engine (1986.2–1991.10) 700800 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 83 HP engine (1986.8–1990.1) 675825 rpm
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 68 HP engine (1986.10–1992.12) 825975 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 71 HP engine (1986.2–1991.10) 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
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) 700800 rpm
1.8 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 127 HP engine (1986.2–1991.10) 800900 rpm
1.8 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 137 HP engine (1986.2–1990.6) 9001000 rpm
1.8 GTI with gasoline 4 cylinder 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1985.8–1987.10) 750950 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
expand_more1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1986.2–1991.7)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GU engines 9001000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GX engines 8001000 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 83 HP engine (1986.8–1990.1) 675825 rpm
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GU engines 9001000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GX engines 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 50 HP engine (1985.8–1991.10) 1.52.5 %
expand_more1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters 2G engines 0.51.5 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters MH engines 0.51.5 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters NZ engines 0.5 %
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 50 HP engine (1985.8–1987.12) 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 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 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 137 HP engine (1986.2–1990.6) 0.51.5 %
1.8 GTI with gasoline 4 cylinder 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1985.8–1987.10) 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 %
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 0.51.5 %
expand_more1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1986.2–1991.7)
GU engine 0.51.5 %
GX engine 0.5 %
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 83 HP engine (1986.8–1990.1) 12 %
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GU engines 0.51.5 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GX engines 0.5 %
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 50 HP engine (1985.8–1991.10) -5°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12) -5°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12) -5°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12) -5°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 50 HP engine (1985.8–1987.12) -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 68 HP engine (1986.10–1992.12) -18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 71 HP engine (1986.2–1991.10) -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
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7) -18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
expand_more1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1986.2–1991.7)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GU engines -13°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GX engines -6°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 83 HP engine (1986.8–1990.1) -18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GU engines -13°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GX engines -6°00'±2°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
expand_more1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters 2G engines 500 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters MH engines 500 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters NZ engines 100 ppm
1.8 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 127 HP engine (1986.2–1991.10) 100 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
1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10) 350 ppm
1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1986.2–1991.7) 300 ppm
1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1986.2–1991.7) 300 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10) 300 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10) 300 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10) 300 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 1986 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 1986 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Second generation model years

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