Coolant - Skoda 2015 Superb Owner's Manual

CAUTION
In an emergency, another engine oil to be refilled. To prevent damage to the
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engine, a maximum of 0.5 litres only of the following engine oils may be used:
For petrol engine models: ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or API SN, (API SM);
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For diesel engine models: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.
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Checking the oil level
Fig. 230 Principle sketch: Dipstick
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Read and observe and
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level .
Dipstick » Fig. 230
The oil level must be within this range.
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The oil can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are satisfied.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine operating temperature is reached.
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The engine is turned off.
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The bonnet is open.
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Checking the level
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Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
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Pull out the dipstick.
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Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
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Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
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Re-insert the dipstick.
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General Maintenance
on page 209 first.
The engine consumes a little oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5
l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which
you operate your vehicle. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during
the first 5 000 km.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals.
If the oil level is too low, a warning light lights up in the instrument cluster dis-
play  together with a message» page
stick as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must never be above the range
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the motor as well as the exhaust system.
Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with engine oil
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under the current circumstances! Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
If the oil level is above the range
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the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Replenishing
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Read and observe and
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Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening
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Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct speci-
fications » page 209.
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Check the oil level » page 210.
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Screw the lid of the engine oil filler closed carefully.
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Pull the dipstick out as far as the stop.

Coolant

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the coolant level
Replenishing
The coolant provides cooling for the motor.
It consists of water and coolant additive with additives that protect the cooling
system against corrosion and prevents furring.
38. Check the oil level using the dip-
» Fig. 230 - risk of damage to
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, do not continue to drive! Switch off
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on page 209 first.
» Fig. 228 on page 208.
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