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Volkswagen Golf IV (1997 release)

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			eleven Controls, devices and equipment
			Weekly checks and service in a way
			Maintenance
				Technical specifications
				Frequency of service
				Schedule maintenance
				Motor oil
				Changing the oil and oil filter
					Replace the oil filter on diesel engines
				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 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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Replace the oil filter on diesel engines

Oil filter diesel engines

1 - a cover;

2 - O-ring;

3 - O-ring;

4 - a filter element

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Using a wrench with socket wrench or clamp VW-3417, unscrew the oil filter.

2. Remove the oil filter cartridge and replace the O-rings.

3. Install the filter element and screw cap, tightening it to 25 Nm.

4. After changing the oil in the turbo diesel engine starter to crank the engine until the indicator lamp goes out the oil pressure. Otherwise, due to lack of lubrication can be damaged turbocharger.

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