1988 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Second generation Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters NZ engines | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| Otherwise | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| All other modifications | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| Engine timing belt change interval | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| Engine timing belt test mode | every 30000 km |
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.3 Liters MN engines | every 7500 km / once a year |
| All other modifications | every 15000 km / once a year |
| Fuel filter change interval | every 30000 km |
| Set the valve play | every 15000 / once a year |
| Spark plug change interval | every 30000 km |
| Valve play test mode | every 15000 km / once a year |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Polo Hatchback service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1988 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 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.
Table of Contents
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
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 Polo Hatchback 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 1988 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.