1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF engine

Changing the engine
The mu st be changed according
to the spe cifie d in your Mainte­
nance
This is very important because the in g properties of diminish dur­
ing
you drive short distances , or if you
operate the in dusty areas or under
freezi ng for exte nded periods , the en gine be ch anged more
Detergen t addit ives in the make fresh dark after the engine has been run­
ning for a short time. Th is is and there
is no reason to change the
Drain the into a container that designed for this purpose, one that is enough to at the
the engine down to the touch.
When removing the with your fingers, stay as far away as
from running down your arm.
Engine is poisonous. Keep it
Continuous contact with used engine to your skin.
with soap and water .
Before changing your oil, first make
you know where you can prop­erly dispose of the old oil.
Always dispose of used engine oil prop­erly. Do not dump it on garden soil,
wooded areas, into open streams or down sewage drains.
Recycle used
engine oil by taking it to a used engine oil collection facility in your area, or contact a service station .
Because
of the problem of proper dis­posal, along with the special tools and necessary expertise required, we strong­ly recommend that you have your oil changed by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or a qualified workshop .
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in the engine
compartment in front of the battery.
The power steering is
No. G
in the reservoir is im por ­
tan t for th e proper functioning of pow er
steering .
in straight-a head position , the
They
are
on the exterior of the reservo ir tion)
on the dipstick, which is attached to the
cap .
The
b e between the and marki ngs. the marking , ha ve the
power steering system inspected by your
autho rized
is not suffi ­
cien t to just add
Note
the func­tions as a serious dam age to the pump and other components of the
system ifthere is in sufficient
Be sure not to confuse brake fluid and the wrong
or if the engine is not running (for ex­
to steer the however , more effort be required.

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system
The system is and requ ires
sy stem has been at the
f ac tory with a permanent which
does not need to be changed . The
for for Canadian T his mixture
the system from corrosion and and raises the point of the '
Do not reduce the concentrat ion of the wa ter. The additive proportion must be
at but not more than ant ifreeze and
heed on page 126 .
For year-round driving, antifreeze is added at
t h e factory for temperatures down to:
th.e approve d type of antifreeze , from your authorized swagen
Other types of antifreeze can above
of and therefore serious en­gine damage.
Checking the coolant level
The expans ion tank is in the engine compartmen t next to the front -see illustration.
you see or hear or escaping from the engme compartment. Wait

ant level.
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The coolant level must be between the and marks when the engine is cold
and can be slightly above the mark if
the engine is warm.
The expansion tank in your vehicle is
equipped with an electric coolant level
checking device.
When the coolant level is too low, the
ing light (see page 67) will flash until the
coo lant level has been restored to normal.
Coolant losses may indica te a leak in the
cooling system. event of coolan t
losses , the cooling system should be
spected immediately by your authorized Volkswagen dealer. is not suHicient merely to ad d coolant.
a sealed system , losses can only occu r if
the boiling point of the coolant is excee ded
as a resu lt of overheating.
Always heed
on page 126.
Adding
these steps.
Turn off the engine and it to
cool down. The cooling system is
under pressure.
Protect face, hands and arms by
covering the cap with a large , thick
rag to protect against escaping fluid
and steam.
Turn the cap slowly and very in a counter-clockwise
direction applying light,
downward pressure on the top of the
cap .
in an eme rgency , only water can be ed ,the correct ratio between wate r and
you have lost a considerable amount of
coolant, then you should add cold antifreeze
and cold water only when the engi ne is co ld .

CARE
Charging of battery
The battery contains acid.
Therefore , keep battery out of reach of
Charge battery in a area. Keep away from open
rinse with water for minutes and
Never charge a frozen battery. because of gas trapped in the ice. a frozen battery to thaw out first.
Fast charging a battery is dangerous and
Battery acid that may during charging be washed off with a of warm water and baking soda to
Never use a fast charger as a booster to start the engine . This damage sensitive nents, such as units, radio, etc. , as
and instructions that come with your battery charger .
is not necessary to remove the battery
from the engine compartment , and it is
Make sure the in each and marks. ma rk, you r aut horized co rrect
the condition.

vice.
Maintenance services, the
Engine, spark and the ignition
spa rk
year , we recommend that you
who has the forma tion.
on page 126 .
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The The
it is not sufficient to
use just any of the same size. For safe
operation, use
specially designed for your The correct can be obtained at your thorized
To prevent serious per sonal injury stay of the you must check
down. Hot components can burn skin on contact.
Never touch the radiator fan. is temperature
Tens ioning and replacing of should be performed by your authorized dealer or a work­
shop.
engine types are equippe d with toothed whic h need to be inspec ted and tensioned , if necessary ,
during a scheduled Maintenance Service.

washer container is side of the engine compartment.
T he container
heed on page 126.
tongue. The container can be
water is add a to the water .
Use winterized
during the is eq uipped with heated * washer jets.
from freezing in the wint er.
Do not use engine coolant anti-freeze or any other solution that can damage the vehicle paint.
the direc tions on the can for the
the container, press the cap ont o
the neck.
Adjusting washer jets
When
Adjus t the jets with a

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Jack and
vehicle comes equipped with the
Vehicle jack
Before you put the jack back into the tool
box. make sure it is completely rewound.
Screwdriver with a hexagonal opening
in the handle for removing wheel
x 13
Note
The
Always make sure the jack, the
tools, the spare tire and even a flat tire
are secured in place and
not loose,
otherwise they could forward
causing personal injury to passengers in the vehicle in an
accident.
Use the jack only for changing a
The jack must never be used as a support to work underneath the
vehicle . the jack is accidentally
dislodged , you could be seriously injured.
Do not raise the vehicle using a
bumper jack. The bumper system
would be damaged. Also, the jack may slip which could cause personal
injury.
Do not support your vehicle on cinder blocks, bricks or other props.
These may crumble under
continuous load.
Do not start or run the engine while
the vehicle is supported by the jack.