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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.3 Liters MN engines 53005400 rpm
expand_moreMaximum K-value
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.3 Liters MN engines 2.5 1/m
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.1 with gasoline straight-4 1.1 L 50 HP engine (1981.10–1989.9) 9001000 rpm
expand_more1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1987.7–1994.9)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters 2G engines 850950 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters AAV engines 750850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters MH engines 850950 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters NZ engines 750850 rpm
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 74 HP engine (1989.10–1991.3) 850950 rpm
1.3 D with diesel straight-4 1.3 L 44 HP engine (1986.8–1990.7) 850950 rpm
All other modifications 750850 rpm
No adjustment possible
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
expand_more1.0 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 44 HP engine (1989.8–1994.9)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters AAK engines 0.5 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters AAU engines 0.5 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters ACM engines 1.52.5 %
1.0 with gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 44 HP engine (1985.8–1992.1) 1.52.5 %
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1987.7–1994.9) 0.5 %
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1987.7–1994.9) 0.5 %
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1987.7–1994.9) 0.5 %
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1987.7–1994.9) 0.5 %
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 74 HP engine (1989.10–1991.3) 0.5 %
All other modifications 0.51.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed 0.3 %
expand_moreIgnition time
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters HB engines -10°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All other modifications -5°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
Increased idling speed 25002800 rpm
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters 3F engines 100 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters AAK engines 100 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters AAU engines 100 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters ACM engines 350 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters HB engines 450 ppm
All other modifications 250 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 1989 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.

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 1989 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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