1991 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Third generation Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| With air-conditioning | every 60000 km |
| With manual tensioning device | |
| ABD engine | every 30000/2 |
| Otherwise | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| All other modifications | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| 01M gearbox | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| 096 gearbox | every 60000 km |
| 096 gearbox | every 60000 km |
| 01M gearbox | every 60000 km |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| 1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 64 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) | every 90000 km |
| 1.9 TD,GTD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) | every 90000 km |
| All other modifications | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| 1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 64 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) | every 30000 km |
| 1.9 TD,GTD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) | every 30000 km |
| All other modifications | at 90000 km, then every 30000 km |
| Engine control unit tensioning roller change interval | every 90000 km |
| Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y 64 HP | according to service display |
| All other modifications | every 15000 km / once a year |
| With bio-diesel | every 15000 km |
| Otherwise | every 30000 km |
| With bio-diesel | every 30000 km |
| Otherwise | every 60000 km |
| Interior filter change interval | every 30000 km |
| Manufacturer Bosch | every 30000 km |
| Otherwise | every 60000 km |
| All other modifications | every 60000 km |
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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Diagnostic Values
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
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 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.