Produced between 1988 to 1995, the Volkswagen Corrado is one of the most remembered compact sports car. It is well-built, performs extremely well, and boasts great handling. However, no matter how well the car was built, age will get to it eventually. You don't have to worry though as you can do regular maintenance to prolong the life of your Volkswagen Corrado. Here are some tips on how to maintain your Corrado:

Your Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with various sensors like the oxygen (O2) sensor, the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, the mass air flow (MAF) sensor, and the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. The O2 sensor measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust stream and detects if the fuel/air mixture is just right. If the O2 sensor is defective, your vehicle will experience poor fuel economy, failed emissions test, and rich fuel mixture. Then there is the ECT sensor that can detect if the engine is already warmed up. A defective ECT will cause poor engine performance and also poor fuel economy. This is also true when the MAF sensor and the IAT sensor get damaged. The former is responsible mainly in measuring the air flow coming into the engine, while the latter helps in fine-tuning the fuel/air mixture. So when any of these is defective, you'd better act on it right away.

The most basic maintenance procedure you can do for your Volkswagen Corrado's transmission is to check the transmission fluid regularly. Make sure that the fluid doesn't overheat because heat greatly affects the fluid's composition. And when you drive in high stress conditions, have the transmission fluid changed more often. Also, make sure that the transmission linkages, plus the drivetrain components that affect the function of the transmission, are checked periodically And take note: your driving habits also greatly affect the transmission, so be wary of your driving habits that can cause damage to it.

Other common problems with vehicles, like your Volkswagen Corrado, are leaks. Fluids such as the coolant and the engine oil are very important in the operation of your car's engine. The coolant helps keep the engine from overheating. To prevent coolant leaks, always check the radiator and radiator hoses. The radiator is prone to corrosion. When rust eats up the metal on the radiator, it gets brittle and can easily have holes. The radiator hose can also get brittle and cracked eventually due to the extreme heat in the engine bay. The engine oil keeps the engine parts lubricated and helps keep the engine to stay cool too. The engine oil should be replaced at the recommended replacement interval stated in the owner's manual. It is best to follow the replacement schedule to ensure the efficiency of the engine oil.

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