1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7)
900–1000 rpm900–1000 rpm900–1000 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7)
900–1000 rpm900–1000 rpm900–1000 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7)
900–1000 rpm900–1000 rpm900–1000 rpm
All other modifications
750–850 rpm750–850 rpm750–850 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
176°F176°F80°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
All other modifications
0.5–1.5 %0.5–1.5 %0.5–1.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed
0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
Delta lambda
0.03 λ0.03 λ0.03 λ
expand_moreIgnition time
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7)
-18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7)
-18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7)
-18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
All other modifications
-6°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
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7)
300 ppm300 ppm300 ppm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7)
300 ppm300 ppm300 ppm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7)
300 ppm300 ppm300 ppm
All other modifications
500 ppm500 ppm500 ppm
expand_morePetrol conditioning time
expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable
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 1992 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.
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 1992 Volkswagen Jetta you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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