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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AEY engines 49505150 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters AKW engines 49505150 rpm
All other modifications 48005200 rpm
expand_moreMaximum K-value
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters AKW engines 2.5 1/m
All other modifications 2 1/m
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location The diagnostic socket is located on
driver's side dashboard behind a
cover.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1997.5–2001.9) 775975 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEE engines 830930 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ALM engines 825875 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines 790890 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AEY engines 860940 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines 790890 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGR engines 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AHU engines 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AKL engines 790890 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters AKW engines 825950 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALE engines 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALH engines 860940 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters APF engines 790890 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AUR engines 790890 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AEX engines 770970 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKK engines 740940 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV engines 770970 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ engines 770970 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUD engines 710940 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed 00.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed 00.3 %
Current at test speed −0.115+0.077 A
expand_moreDelta lambda
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEE engines 0.03 λ
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ALM engines 0.03 λ
expand_moreIgnition time
Setting -6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
Test value -5°30'±2°30' - before TDC + after
TDC
Setting -6°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
Test value -5°30'±2°30' - before TDC + after
TDC
All other modifications -6°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
Increased idling speed 25002800 rpm
Lambda sensor design wideband sensor
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AEX engines 70 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKK engines 70 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKV engines 70 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ANW engines 70 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APQ engines 70 ppm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUD engines 70 ppm
All other modifications 100 ppm
expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEE engines 7301030 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ALM engines 725975 rpm
Test speed for lambda sensor signal 800900 rpm

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 1997 Volkswagen Polo 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.

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 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 1997 Volkswagen Polo Variant Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Volkswagen Polo Variant Wagon Third generation model years

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