2.0 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1984.5–1988.3)
300 ppm300 ppm300 ppm
2.0 with gasoline straight-5 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1983.8–1988.3)
500 ppm500 ppm500 ppm
2.0 with gasoline straight-5 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1983.8–1988.3)
500 ppm500 ppm500 ppm
2.2 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.2 L 118 HP engine (1985.8–1988.3)
100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
2.2 with gasoline straight-5 2.2 L 114 HP engine (1985.8–1988.3)
100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
All other modifications
400 ppm400 ppm400 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 1987 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon 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 Passat Variant Wagon 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 1987 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1987 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon generations
In 1987 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Passat Variant Wagon. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.