1996 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback emission

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Condition	Value

expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values

expand_moreCut-off control speed


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y engines	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AAZ engines	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AEY engines	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
All other modifications	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm


Maximum K-value	2 1/m2 1/m2 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


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	700–1025 rpm700–1025 rpm700–1025 rpm

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ABS engines	700–1000 rpm700–1000 rpm700–1000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines	700–900 rpm700–900 rpm700–900 rpm


2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEK engines	800–880 rpm800–880 rpm800–880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines	790–890 rpm790–890 rpm790–890 rpm

expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1995.7–1997.8)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEK engines	800–880 rpm800–880 rpm800–880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines	790–890 rpm790–890 rpm790–890 rpm


1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8)	700–1025 rpm700–1025 rpm700–1025 rpm
1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8)	700–1025 rpm700–1025 rpm700–1025 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	700–1025 rpm700–1025 rpm700–1025 rpm

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ABS engines	700–1000 rpm700–1000 rpm700–1000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines	700–900 rpm700–900 rpm700–900 rpm


1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 64 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	870–930 rpm870–930 rpm870–930 rpm
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4200 RPM, 124 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1995.7–1997.8)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 rpm
1.9 TD,GTD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	870–930 rpm870–930 rpm870–930 rpm
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8)	860–940 rpm860–940 rpm860–940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8)	860–940 rpm860–940 rpm860–940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8)	860–940 rpm860–940 rpm860–940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1996.4–1997.8)	860–940 rpm860–940 rpm860–940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8)	860–940 rpm860–940 rpm860–940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8)	860–940 rpm860–940 rpm860–940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8)	860–940 rpm860–940 rpm860–940 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)	775–875 rpm775–875 rpm775–875 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	770–870 rpm770–870 rpm770–870 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	770–870 rpm770–870 rpm770–870 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	770–870 rpm770–870 rpm770–870 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	770–870 rpm770–870 rpm770–870 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	770–870 rpm770–870 rpm770–870 rpm
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8)	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
All other modifications	750–850 rpm750–850 rpm750–850 rpm
No adjustment possible


Minimum engine oil temperature at VET	176°F176°F80°C

expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values

expand_moreCO content at idling speed


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
All other modifications	0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %

expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All other modifications	0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %


Delta lambda	0.03 λ0.03 λ0.03 λ

expand_moreIgnition time


1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8)	-6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8)	-6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	-6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	-6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	-6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)	-6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
All other modifications	-5°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC


Increased idling speed	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
Lambda value	0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling	100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
Petrol conditioning speed	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
Petrol conditioning time	120 s120 s120 s

expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ABS engines	600–1100 rpm600–1100 rpm600–1100 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines	600–1000 rpm600–1000 rpm600–1000 rpm

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 1996 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.

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Service Intervals

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