in your garage to make future searches easy.

Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
1.6 TD Syncro with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1986.3–1992.7) 51005150 rpm
1.6 TD with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1984.8–1992.7) 51005150 rpm
Maximum K-value 2.5 1/m
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.6 TD Syncro with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1986.3–1992.7) 770870 rpm
1.6 TD with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1984.8–1992.7) 770870 rpm
1.9 Syncro with gasoline boxer-4 1.9 L 76 HP engine (1985.2–1992.7) 850950 rpm
1.9 with gasoline boxer-4 1.9 L 59 HP engine (1982.8–1992.7) 700800 rpm
1.9 with gasoline boxer-4 1.9 L 76 HP engine (1982.8–1992.7) 850950 rpm
All other modifications 830930 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
2.1 Syncro with gasoline boxer-4 2.1 L 94 HP engine (1985.8–1992.7) 0.5 %
2.1 with gasoline boxer-4 2.1 L 94 HP engine (1985.8–1992.7) 0.5 %
All other modifications 12 %
CO content at increased idling speed 0.3 %
expand_moreIgnition time
All Volkswagen gasoline boxer-4 1.9 Liters DF engines +5°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All other modifications -5°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
Increased idling speed 25002800 rpm
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
2.1 Syncro with gasoline boxer-4 2.1 L 94 HP engine (1985.8–1992.7) 1100 ppm
2.1 with gasoline boxer-4 2.1 L 94 HP engine (1985.8–1992.7) 1100 ppm
All other modifications 2000 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 1988 Volkswagen Transporter 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.

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 Transporter 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 1988 Volkswagen Transporter Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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