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Volkswagen Golf IV (1997 release)

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	Golf 4
		Instructions
			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
				Exhaust system check
				Engine cooling system
					Check of level and density of a cooling liquid
					Loss of Coolant
					Topping up the coolant
				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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Check of level and density of a cooling liquid

Checking the coolant level in the expansion tank

Check of density of a cooling liquid in a broad tank

A warning

Never open the bonnet, when you see that from the engine compartment is steam or coolant flows - risk of burns! Wait until until no more steam escapes or leaking coolant.

Expansion tank engine cooling system is located in the engine compartment.

The coolant level can be correctly verified only when the engine is off.

The coolant level when the engine is cold must be between the min and max surge tank when the engine level may also be slightly higher than the max mark (see. Fig. Checking the coolant level in the expansion tank).

To check the density necessary to use a hydrometer to the coolant (see. Fig. Check of density of a cooling liquid in a broad tank).

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