1.6 D with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 50 HP engine (1981.1–1987.7)
4750–4850 rpm4750–4850 rpm4750–4850 rpm
Maximum K-value
2.5 1/m2.5 1/m2.5 1/m
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.6 D with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 50 HP engine (1981.1–1987.7)
820–880 rpm820–880 rpm820–880 rpm
1.9 with gasoline boxer-4 1.9 L 59 HP engine (1982.10–1992.7)
700–800 rpm700–800 rpm700–800 rpm
1.9 with gasoline boxer-4 1.9 L 76 HP engine (1982.10–1992.7)
850 rpm850 rpm850 rpm
All other modifications
830–930 rpm830–930 rpm830–930 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
176°F176°F80°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
All other modifications
1–2 %1–2 %1–2 %
CO content at increased idling speed
0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
expand_moreIgnition time
1.9 with gasoline boxer-4 1.9 L 59 HP engine (1982.10–1992.7)
+5°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
All other modifications
-5°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
Increased idling speed
2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
All other modifications
2000 ppm2000 ppm2000 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 1982 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van 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 Transporter Box Van 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 1982 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.