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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
All Volkswagen diesel straight-6 2.4 Liters CP engines 49505050 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-6 2.4 Liters DV engines 48504950 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-6 2.4 Liters DW engines 49505050 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-6 2.4 Liters 1S engines 49505050 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-6 2.4 Liters ACT engines 47504850 rpm
expand_moreMaximum K-value
All other modifications 2 1/m
Measuring mode B
Measuring sensor 1
Measuring time 0.5 s
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CH engines 9001000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-6 2.4 Liters DL engines 750850 rpm
All other modifications 700800 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CH engines 12 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-6 2.4 Liters DL engines 0.51.5 %
expand_moreClosing angle
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CH engines 47°00'±3°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-6 2.4 Liters DL engines 38°00'±3°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
expand_moreIgnition time
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CH engines -5°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-6 2.4 Liters DL engines -7°30'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CH engines 500 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-6 2.4 Liters DL engines 1500 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 1983 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 1983 Volkswagen LT Bus you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1983 Volkswagen LT Bus generations

In 1983 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the LT Bus. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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