Engine Oil - Skoda 2013 Rapid Owner's Manual

The filling level of the container is about 3.5 litres and about 5.4 litres on vehicles
that have a headlight washing system
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and headlights.
We recommend using clean water together with a screen cleaner from the range
of ŠKODA Original Accessories (with antifreeze in winter), which will remove any
stubborn dirt.
In Winter, the washing water should always be mixed with antifreeze even if the
vehicle has heated windscreen washer nozzles.
Under exceptional circumstances, methylated spirits can also be used if no screen
cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated spirits must
not be more than 15 %. The freeze protection at this concentration is sufficient
only to -5 °C.
CAUTION
Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added to
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the windscreen washer fluid.
If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight cleaning system, only cleaning products
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which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights must be added
to the windscreen washer fluid.
Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when refill-
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ing, as this may cause contamination of the liquid transportation system, leading
in turn to a windscreen washer system malfunction.

Engine oil

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Specifications and capacity
Checking the oil level
Replenishing
Changing
The engine has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil that can be use through-
out the year - except in extreme climate zones.
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In some countries, 5.4 l. applies for both variants.
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General Maintenance
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The engine oils are undergoing continuous further development. Thus the infor-
mation stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.
ŠKODA Service Partners are informed about the latest changes by the manufac-
turer. We therefore recommend that the oil change be completed by a ŠKODA
Service Partner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sepa-
rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
The oil capacities include oil filter change. Check the oil level when filling; do not
over fill. The oil level must be between the markings
WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible to top up
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the engine oil ! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist
garage.
If the oil level is above level
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drive! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
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Do not pour any additives into the engine oil – risk of serious damage to the en-
gine parts!
Note
Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine
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oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle.
We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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If your skin has come into contact with oil, it must be washed thoroughly.
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