General data
General basic values
Compensation for valve play
Number of spark plugs/glow plugs required
Compression pressure
19,00 - 31,00
bar
Difference max. 5 bar
Compression pressure
new engine
25,00 - 31,00
bar
Difference max. 5 bar
Maximum deformation of cylinder head
0,100
mm
Rework (resurfacing) of the cylinder head is not allowed.
Cooling system
Cooling system pressure (radiator cap opening pressure)
Thermostat opens at temperature
Fuel system
Fuel system in general
Mixture processing designation
Mixture processing manufacturer
Exhaust gas test values
General exhaust-gas-relevant values
Error code EOBD
Diagnostic socket is located below passenger's side, in the footwell beneath dashboard.
Diagnostic socket location
Left hand side below the dashboard.
Idling speed with manual gearbox
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
Diesel exhaust gas values
Diesel conditioning speed
4650 - 5050
1/min
from 60° C engine oil temperature 10 gas impulses
Diesel conditioning gas injections
10
from 60° C engine oil temperature
Brake system
Brake dimensions
Front axle brake disc thickness
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Rear axle brake disc thickness
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
Front axle brake lining thickness
without backing plate
14,00
mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness
without backing plate
11,00
mm
Front axle brake lining thickness wear limit
without backing plate
2,00
mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness wear limit
without backing plate
2,00
mm
Front axle brake disc diameter
PR. - number 1ZE
288,00
mm
Front axle brake disc diameter
PR. - number 1ZA, PR. - number 1LJ
312,00
mm
Rear axle brake disc diameter
Front axle brake piston diameter
Rear axle brake piston diameter
Electrical system
General electrical system
Consumables
Filling quantities and specifications
Engine oil viscosity
VW 506 01
SAE 0W-30|SAE 5W-30
Engine oil specification
Engine BXE, with fixed maintenance interval
VW 505 01
Engine oil specification
Engine BXE, with flexible maintenance interval
VW 506 01|VW 507 00
Manual gearbox oil
Gearbox 0A4, New filling
1,90
litres
Manual gearbox oil
Gearbox 0A4, Amount to change
1,70
litres
Manual gearbox oil specification
Gearbox 0A4
G 055 726 A2
Original oil
Coolant
with auxiliary heater
9,40
litres
Cooling fluid specification
Brake fluid when changing
Brake fluid specification
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
Refrigerant specification
Air-conditioning system oil
Denso compressor
130 - 150
cm³
Air-conditioning system oil
Sanden compressor
100 - 120
cm³
Air-conditioning compressor oil specification
Denso compressor
G 052 300 A2
Original oil
Air-conditioning compressor oil specification
Sanden compressor
G 052 154 A2
Original oil
Lighting
Front light sources
Low beam
with halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Low beam
with bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
High beam
with halogen headlamp
H3 12V 55W PK22s
High beam
with bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
High beam
Full-beam spotlight, with bi-xenon
H3 12V 55W PK22s
Daytime running light
with front fog/daytime running light unit
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Parking light
with halogen headlamp
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d Longlife
Parking light
with bi-xenon
W5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d blue
Front direction indicator
Rear light sources
Internal light sources
Glove compartment light
Festoon 12V 3W SV7-8 (8,2x28)
Change intervals
For service data
Engine control toothed belt change interval
Engine control unit tensioning roller change interval
Air filter change interval
every 90.000 km / 6 years
Fuel filter change interval
Brake fluid change interval
Brake fluid change interval
from 2011
after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years
Interior filter change interval
every 60.000 km / 2 years
Tyre repair kit change interval
Check tyre repair kit durability.
Particle filter test interval
first time at 150.000 km,, then every 30.000 km
Replace Diesel particulate filter on reaching the limit value of 60 g.