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Volkswagen Golf IV (1997 release)

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			Weekly checks and service in a way
			Maintenance
				Technical specifications
				Frequency of service
				Schedule maintenance
				Motor oil
				Changing the oil and oil filter
				Exhaust system check
				Engine cooling system
				Replacing the air filter element
				Checking the V-ribbed belt
				Spark plug
				Replacement of the fuel filter (diesel engines)
				Check of tightness of hoses and fluid leakage
				Belts
				Measurement of deterioration of gear belts on diesel engines
				Transmission / final drive
					Check of a protective cover of a power shaft
					Visual check of tightness of a transmission
					Checking the oil in a mechanical transmission
					Checking the oil level in the main transmission lever
					Check / replacement of level of oil in an automatic transmission
				Check the front suspension and steering
				Checking the shock absorber
				Check the radiator
				Check the wiring
				Checking the liquid level in the steering amplifier
				brake fluid
				Checking the front brake pads
				Checking the rear brake pads of disc brakes
				Checking the rear brake pads drum brake
				Check of brake hoses
				Check of cables of a manual brake
				Checking the condition of seat belts
				Airbags
				Door Hinge
				Replacement of the dust filter
				Accumulator battery
				Washers
				Wiper
				Check the initial position of the wiper arm
				Replacing the batteries in the remote control key
				Resetting Service-indicator
		Engine
		Cooling system
		Fuel System
		Exhaust system
		Ventilation and heating system
		Coupling
		Transmission
		Suspension brackets and power shafts
		Steering
		Wheels and tires
		Brakes
		Body
		Electrical equipment and wiring

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Checking the oil in a mechanical transmission

Location filler transmission stoppers on models with engines 1,4 / 1,6-I

Location filler transmission stoppers on models with engines 1,8 / 2,3-I

Oil in a mechanical box should not be changed.

To loosen the oil filler plug screw must use a key with a face head of 17 mm.

To top up the oil you must use SAE 75W90 specifications G50.

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position.

2. Remove the bottom mudguard of the engine.

3. Remove the oil filler plug of the gearbox, which is located in front of the left drive shaft.

4. Check the oil level. The oil level is correct when it is at the lower edge of the threaded hole.

5. If necessary, add oil through the oil-filling hole.

6. Tighten the oil filler plug and tighten it to 25 Nm.

A warning

Gearbox housing may be made of aluminum or magnesium alloy. If the new threaded oil filler plug, it must be matched to the number for the corresponding transmission as stoppers have a different cover. If you use an inappropriate stopper may contact corrosion.

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