Vehicle fuel system VW Golf 1, diesel

All about diesel fuel
For both the suction and turbo diesel engines, according to the recommendations of the Volkswagen company, diesel fuel according to the DIN 51 601 standard with a cetane number of...

Winter diesel fuel
Petrol stations are supplied with diesel fuel, which must be used at a certain time of year to avoid malfunctions in the car. So-called flow improvers retain their properties even...

Normal fuel consumption
When it comes to fuel consumption, the term "normal consumption" appears. It is established by tests 70 030, conducted by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN)....

How the car itself affects fuel consumption
Rolling resistance. The tires and wheel bearings are responsible for rolling resistance, and under certain conditions, the brakes as well. The tire presses at the point where it...

Fuel efficient driving
Sometimes you can hear conflicting opinions on the topic of fuel economy. The general rule for a diesel engine is that the higher the engine speed, the higher the consumption....

Draining fuel from the tank
The tank is located in a safe place, in front of the rear axle. It is made of metal and holds 42 liters. The tank should be completely filled, even if the car is not driven every...

Removal the fuel tank
Thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle to ensure that no dirt gets into the fuel system. Fuel tank components often include: 1 - lower cover; 2 - tensioning tape; 3 filling...

Replacing the fuel tank
Since August 1979, the fuel tank ventilation hose has a reduced diameter, there is only one line for ventilation (instead of two). As a spare part there is only a new tank. In...

Fuel quantity sensor
The fuel quantity sensor is mounted on top of the fuel tank. You can read about its operation in the chapter " Devices ", chapter " Fuel level indication ". If the sensor gives...

Fuel tank ventilation
The fuel draining from the tank would inevitably create a vacuum in it if there were no system connecting the tank to the outside air. Air can enter or leave through this system...

Gravity valve
Since August 1979, a gravity valve has been installed in the car. It is located near the filler pipe. This valve closes the fuel line when the car is in an inclined position. This...

Fuel filter
The high-pressure fuel pump of the described diesel models is very sensitive to contamination in the fuel. Another factor that interferes with operation is water. Water gets into...

Bleeding the fuel system
An empty tank always causes trepidation among diesel car drivers. If the tank is empty and the high-pressure pump has sucked air from the empty tank into the entire fuel system,...

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