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Maintenance (A3 Platform): Overview Volkswagen Golf Mk3

Procedures ~214 words

Engine Overview

Code lettersAAAAAZABAACC
Manufactured from10.9110.9101.9310.91
No. of cylinders6444
Capacity liters2.81.92.01.8
Output kW @ RPM128 @ 580055 @ 420085 @ 540066 @ 5500
(hp @ RPM)(172 @ 5800)(75 @ 4200)(115 @ 5400)(90 @ 5500)
Torque N.m @ RPM235 @ 4200150 @ 2400-3400165 @ 3200145 @ 2500
(ft lb @ RPM)(173 @ 4200)(111 @ 2400-3400)(122 @ 3200)(107 @ 2500)
Bore dia. - mm81.079.582.581.0
Stroke mm90.395.592.886.4
Compression ratio10.022.510.410.0
Hydraulic valve liftersXXXX
Fuel InjectionMotronic M2.9DieselMotronicMono-Motronic
MFIMFITBI
RON min.95 unleaded95 unleaded95 unleaded
CN min.45
Ignition systemMotronic M2.9MotronicMono-Motronic
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)XXXX
On Board Diagnostic with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) MemoryXXX
Exhaust Emission ControlThree Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)Oxidation Catalytic Converter (OC)Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) ControlXXX
Exhaust turbo chargerX

ENGINE OVERVIEW

Overview of Oil Changes and Maintenance to my 2001

Service intervals in miles (kilometers)
5,000 miles (8,000 km) Oil Change
10,000 miles (15,000 km) (1) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
20,000 miles (30,000 km) (2) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
30,000 miles (45,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
40,000 miles (60,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
50,000 miles (75,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
60,000 miles (90,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
70,000 miles (105,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
80,000 miles (120,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
90,000 miles (135,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
100,000 miles (150,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
The brake fluid must be replaced every 2 years regardless of mileage (kilometers)
(1) Maintenance at 10,000 miles (15,000 km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. (2) Maintenance at 20,000 miles (30,000 km) or 2 years after delivery, whichever occurs first.
(1)Maintenance at 10,000 miles (15,000 km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first.
(2)Maintenance at 20,000 miles (30,000 km) or 2 years after delivery, whichever occurs first.

OVERVIEW OF OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE

The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out in between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element.

Overview of Oil Changes and Maintenance to my 2002

Service intervals in miles (kilometers)
5,000 miles (8,000 km) Oil Change
10,000 miles (15,000 km) (1) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
20,000 miles (30,000 km) (2) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
30,000 miles (45,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
40,000 miles (60,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
50,000 miles (75,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
60,000 miles (90,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
70,000 miles (105,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
80,000 miles (120,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
90,000 miles (135,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
100,000 miles (150,000 km) Oil Change and Maintenance Service
The brake fluid must be replaced every 2 years regardless of mileage (kilometers)
(1) Maintenance at 10,000 miles (15,000 km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. (2) Maintenance at 20,000 miles (30,000 km) or 2 years after delivery, whichever occurs first.
(1)Maintenance at 10,000 miles (15,000 km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first.
(2)Maintenance at 20,000 miles (30,000 km) or 2 years after delivery, whichever occurs first.

OVERVIEW OF OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE (2002)

The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out in between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element.

Identification plate, vehicle identification number

  1. A - Identification plate: located on front lock carrier plate.
  2. B - Vehicle identification number: (Chassis number) is stamped in the rear cross panel of the engine compartment. It is visible through a window in the plenum chamber cover.

Breakdown of vehicle identification number

WWWZZZ1HZNW000 001
Manufacturer's characterFiller characterTypeFiller characterModel year (e.g. 1992)Production plantSerial number

BREAKDOWN OF VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)