1988 Volkswagen Jetta Second generation first facelift Service Intervals
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Condition | Value |
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Air filter change interval | every 30000 km / 2 years |
Automatic gearbox oil change interval | every 60000 km |
Automatic gearbox oil test mode | with each service |
Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
Engine timing belt change interval | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JP engines | every 30000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JR engines | every 30000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters ME engines | every 30000 km |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters MF engines | every 30000 km |
All other modifications | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JP engines | every 7500 km / once a year |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JR engines | every 7500 km / once a year |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters ME engines | every 7500 km / once a year |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters MF engines | every 7500 km / once a year |
All other modifications | every 15000 km / once a year |
1.6 D with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 54 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) | every 30000 km |
1.6 D with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 54 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) | every 30000 km |
1.6 TD with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP at 4500 RPM, 133 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1984.1–1991.10) | every 30000 km |
1.6 TD with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) | every 30000 km |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 127 HP engine (1986.8–1991.10) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 137 HP engine (1987.6–1989.12) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
1.8 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1987.1–1991.10) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
1.8 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1991.10) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
1.8 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1991.10) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1988.12) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1988.12) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 97 HP engine (1988.8–1991.7) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
All other modifications | every 30000 km / 2 years |
All other modifications | every 30000 km |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Jetta 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 1988 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- 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 Jetta 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 1988 Volkswagen Jetta you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.