Vehicle maintenance VW Golf 1, diesel

Location of elements in the engine compartment
Everything under the hood of diesel models "Golf", '' Jetta", denoted here by numbers: 1 - radiator; 2 - generator; 3 - washer reservoir; 4 - high pressure fuel pump; 5 - nozzle;...

Checking the engine oil level
The check is carried out every second filling of the fuel tank. Pull out the dipstick. The oil level should be between the marks on the dipstick.

Checking the coolant level
With the help of an expansion tank, you can visually check the level of the coolant. The fluid level must be (least) down to the bottom mark (see arrow).

Checking the brake fluid level
If the reservoir is clean, the brake fluid level can be seen from the outside. The fluid level must never be below the lower mark (see arrow).

Checking the fluid level in an automatic transmission
Before checking the level, at the position "R" gear lever, start the engine and let it idle for 5 minutes. After that, pull the dipstick out of the crankcase (From the left side),...

Checking the fluid level in the washer reservoir
The fluid level in the washer reservoir is checked visually. Use a fluid that is appropriate for the season of use and the outside temperature.

Tire pressure check
Driving safety depends on the correct air pressure in the tires. The pressure should be checked daily, before the first ride. Do not check when the tires are warm. Chapter "...

Vehicle lighting check
If you have an assistant next to you, then this type of control can be carried out very quickly. Otherwise, you must walk around the car to see if all the lights are on.

Checking direction indicators and hazard warning lights
And in this case, it is also easier to control if the assistant checks the operation of the turn indicators from outside the machine.

Checking brake lights
When you press the brake pedal, the red lights at the rear should light up. In case you only need to check these lamps, park the car near a light wall and watch the two red light...

Checking the windshield wiper and washer
Check the operation of the windshield wiper in all modes. The glass must be wet. You should also check whether the liquid is really sprayed from the nozzle holes, whether it gets...

Brake check
When depressing the brake pedal, check that deceleration is effective and the vehicle is not "leads away" to the side.

Regular maintenance and planning
In previous articles, we talked about constant control, which can be carried out by any driver. Now let's move up one step and talk about maintenance. Regular and Intermediate...

Safe workplace
Not every place is suitable for working with the machine. So, traces remain on the lawn or on the lawn, and accidentally dropped parts are difficult to find later in the grass. If...

Checking the engine oil level
The main task of the oil is to lubricate the sliding and rolling surfaces. The lubricant must remove heat generated from friction and combustion, bind dirt and wear particles so...

Additional oil filling
It is irrational to pour too much oil into the engine. In this case, it will enter the suction channels through the crankcase ventilation system at high speeds. It depends on the...

Engine oil consumption
Part of the oil in the engine burns out during operation. Thus, oil consumption is quite natural. As a rule, 0.5 liters per 1000 kilometers is sufficient for a diesel engine. Firm...

Engine oil quality and specification
The quality of diesel engine oil is of great importance. The diesel engine operates at high specific loads and temperatures, which determines the requirements for engine oil....

Correct choice of oil viscosity. Seasonal and multigrade oils
The oil specification table indicates at what temperatures which oil viscosity is required for engines. Looking at the table, one can see that the "Volkswagen" allows you to use...

Engine oil change
How often to change the oil If you are driving a diesel "Volkswagen" predominantly on long routes, it will not be necessary to strictly observe the oil change interval of 7500 km....

Oil filter replacement
In accordance with the instructions, the oil filter should be changed at every second oil change, t.s. after 15.000 km. Since the filter is located in the main oil line of the...

Mechanical transmission leak test
In the gearbox, oil is not consumed in the same way as in the engine, it can flow out through leaky places. If there are no oil-soaked contaminants on the gearbox housing, then...

Fluid level control in an automatic transmission
The automatic transmission is filled with a working fluid called Automatic Transmission Fluid. It serves as a lubricant and also to control the hydraulic pressure in the gearbox....

Main gear of an automatic transmission
For the main gear of an automatic transmission, a different oil is used than for a mechanical one. It must have an SAE 90 viscosity and meet one of the following two...

Lubrication of rods, hinges and locks
Volksvagen maintenance involves only a small amount of lubrication work. Remember that timely lubrication provides ease of movement for a long time in those nodes that are subject...

Clutch, brake and throttle linkages
Clutch rod In the engine compartment next to the gearbox, pull up the clutch fork lever until the tip hangs freely. At the end of the cable sheath, apply some lubricant around the...

Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting, we proceed from the fact that the engine has no mechanical damage. Further, we assume that the engine suddenly stops and ns "wishes" start up more. "Scrolls"...

This section is available on russian, bulgarian, belarusian, ukrainian, serbian, croatian, romanian, polish, slovak, hungarian

Golf 5 Golf 4 Golf 3

Golf 2 Golf 2 (petrol) Golf 1 (petrol) Golf 1 (diesel)