The 1990 Volkswagen Passat had a excessive 103.3-inch wheelbase.
The Volkswagen Passat was introduced in the USA in 1990. The 1990 Passat was equipped with a 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder engine, capable of producing 134-horsepower and 133 foot-pounds of torque. The cooling operation in the 1990 Volkswagen Passat requires a characteristic coolant called "G11" -- this is a phosphate-free brew, which reduces the elements of the blanched chalky substance normally associated with coolants. Whether your Passat has coolant with a bittersweet tint in it, then your vehicle's cooling development contains the "G12" coolant. The entire cooling system of this car takes 7/8-gallons of G11 full-strength coolant. If the mixture you are using is 50-percent water, double the fluid level to 1-3/4-gallons of G11. Continue adding fluid until there are no more air bubbles escaping from the pressurized overflow reservoir, and the fluid level is at the "Full" mark. Replace the fluid reservoir cap when you are finished.
Accommodation jack stands underneath the front frame rails, on either side of the engine. Place subservient the front bumper and deed yourself into position, fair-minded ultimate the bumper. Remove the lower splash shield mounted horizontally latest the bumper, in line to access the lower radiator. Handle a ratchet and socket to loosen the mounting bolts for the splash shield. Pull the splash shield down, then remove it from your donkeywork sphere.
2. Slide a 2-gallon or larger remove pan subservient the radiator, with the Mass of the empty pan going toward the rear of the motorcar. Remove the radiator draincock or plug, using a locate of pliers. Turn the plug counterclockwise, until it is able to be turned by share. Pull the plug outside by fist, Stirring your labourer quickly to avoid contact with the engine coolant. Sanction the radiator to empty for no less than five minutes. Install the draincock back into the radiator and tighten it snug with the pliers.
3. Lift the Passat off the jack stands, then remove the jack stands from underneath the machine. Lower the machine to the ground.
4. Unfastened the coolant recovery container, located on the Chauffeur's rear side of the engine compartment -- the recovery container looks like a large semi-transparent ball, with a black cap at the top. Fill the recovery tank with G11 coolant. Turn the engine on and let the engine run for no less than 15 minutes. Turn the heater control panel knobs to full fan speed, full heat, then defrost on the panel settings. This will open the heater core and release any air trapped in the core and in the entire cooling system.
5. Check the level of the coolant in the overflow reservoir periodically. Create not mingle G11 with G12, as this is criminal.
