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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 49505150 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AAZ engines 49505150 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AEY engines 49505150 rpm
All other modifications 48005200 rpm
Maximum K-value 2 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) 7001025 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 7001000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 700900 rpm
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8) 650750 rpm
expand_moreAll other modifications
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEK engines 800880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines 790890 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 800880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines 790890 rpm
1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8) 7001025 rpm
1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8) 7001025 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 7001025 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 7001000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 700900 rpm
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 64 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 870930 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) 875950 rpm
1.9 TD,GTD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 870930 rpm
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1996.4–1997.8) 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8) 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8) 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8) 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8) 775875 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 770870 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 770870 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 770870 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 770870 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 770870 rpm
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8) 650750 rpm
2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8) 650750 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
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 00.5 %
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 00.5 %
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 00.5 %
All other modifications 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) 00.3 %
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 00.3 %
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 00.3 %
All other modifications 0.3 %
Delta lambda 0.03 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 25002800 rpm
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling 100 ppm
Petrol conditioning speed 25002800 rpm
Petrol conditioning time 120 s
expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ABS engines 6001100 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines 6001000 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 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1997 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

In 1997 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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