1981 Volkswagen LT Bus First generation Emission
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-6 2.4 Liters CP engines | 4950–5050 rpm |
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-6 2.4 Liters DW engines | 4950–5050 rpm |
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-6 2.4 Liters 1S engines | 4950–5050 rpm |
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-6 2.4 Liters ACT engines | 4750–4850 rpm |
| All other modifications | 2 1/m |
| Measuring mode | B |
| Measuring sensor | 1 |
| Measuring time | 0.5 s |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CH engines | 900–1000 rpm |
| All other modifications | 700–800 rpm |
| Minimum engine oil temperature at VET | 176°F |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CH engines | 1–2 % |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CH engines | 47°00'±3°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CH engines | -5°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CH engines | 500 ppm |
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 1981 Volkswagen LT Bus 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 LT Bus 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 1981 Volkswagen LT Bus you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.