1989 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Second generation Emission
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.3 Liters MN engines | 5300–5400 rpm |
| All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.3 Liters MN engines | 2.5 1/m |
| 1.1 with gasoline straight-4 1.1 L 50 HP engine (1981.10–1989.9) | 900–1000 rpm |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters 2G engines | 850–950 rpm |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters AAV engines | 750–850 rpm |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters MH engines | 850–950 rpm |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters NZ engines | 750–850 rpm |
| 1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 74 HP engine (1989.10–1991.3) | 850–950 rpm |
| 1.3 D with diesel straight-4 1.3 L 44 HP engine (1986.8–1990.7) | 850–950 rpm |
| All other modifications | 750–850 rpm |
| No adjustment possible | |
| Minimum engine oil temperature at VET | 176°F |
| 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 | 1.5–2.5 % |
| 1.0 with gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 44 HP engine (1985.8–1992.1) | 1.5–2.5 % |
| 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 | 0.5–1.5 % |
| CO content at increased idling speed | 0.3 % |
| 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 | 2500–2800 rpm |
| Lambda value | 0.97–1.03 λ |
| 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.
Table of Contents
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
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