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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JP engines 53005400 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters ME engines 53005400 rpm
All other modifications 50505150 rpm
Maximum K-value 2 1/m
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 71 HP engine (1986.3–1991.10) 700800 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 83 HP engine (1986.8–1990.1) 675825 rpm
All other modifications 750950 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.6 D with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 54 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) 850880 rpm
1.6 D with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 54 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) 850880 rpm
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) 850880 rpm
1.6 TD with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) 850880 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1986.10–1991.10) 825925 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 71 HP engine (1986.3–1991.10) 700800 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7) 9001000 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7) 9001000 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7) 9001000 rpm
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 127 HP engine (1986.8–1991.10) 9001000 rpm
1.8 with gasoline 4 cylinder 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1985.8–1987.10) 800900 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) 8001000 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) 8001000 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) 8001000 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 83 HP engine (1986.8–1990.1) 675825 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10) 9001000 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10) 9001000 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10) 9001000 rpm
All other modifications 750850 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1984.1–1987.6) 11.5 %
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1984.1–1987.6) 11.5 %
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1986.10–1991.10) 0.5 %
expand_more1.8 with gasoline 4 cylinder 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1985.8–1987.10)
With regulated catalytic converter 00.5 %
Without catalytic converter 0.51.5 %
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 83 HP engine (1986.8–1990.1) 12 %
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GU engines 0.51.5 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GX engines 0.5 %
All other modifications 0.51.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed 00.3 %
Delta lambda 0.03 λ
expand_moreIgnition time
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1984.1–1987.6) -5°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1984.1–1987.6) -5°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1986.10–1991.10) -18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 71 HP engine (1986.3–1991.10) -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
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7) -18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.8 with gasoline 4 cylinder 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1985.8–1987.10) -6°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 83 HP engine (1986.8–1990.1) -18°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GU engines -13°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters GX engines -6°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All other modifications -6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
Increased idling speed 25002800 rpm
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7) 300 ppm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7) 300 ppm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1984.1–1992.7) 300 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) 350 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) 350 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1984.1–1991.10) 350 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10) 300 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10) 300 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1984.8–1991.10) 300 ppm
All other modifications 500 ppm
expand_morePetrol conditioning time
expand_more1.8 with gasoline 4 cylinder 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1985.8–1987.10)
With regulated catalytic converter 120 s
expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable
expand_more1.8 with gasoline 4 cylinder 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1985.8–1987.10)
With regulated catalytic converter 7001000 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 1986 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.

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 1986 Volkswagen Jetta you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Volkswagen Jetta Second generation model years

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