Skoda roomster Owner's Manual page 215

214 Inspecting and Replenishing
Oil level within range
– You may top up the oil. It is possible that the oil level may then
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Oil level within range
– You must top up the oil. It is sufficient, once this is done, to
keep the oil level is within range
It is normal for the engine to consume oil. The oil consumption may be as
much as 0.5 l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the condi-
tions under which you operate your vehicle. The oil consumption may be
slightly higher than this during the first 5 000 kilometres.
One should therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably
every time after the fuel tank is filled or after driving for long stretches.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range
has been operating at high loads, for example during a lengthy motorway
trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high
mountain pass, but not above this.
The warning light in the instrument cluster* will indicate ⇒ page 32
whether the oil level is too low. In this case, check the oil level as soon as
possible. Top up with an appropriate quantity of oil.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 210, "Working in the
engine compartment" before working in the engine compartment.
Caution
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Always check the oil level on vehicles with engine 1.2 l/47 kW when
the engine is warm. Otherwise the measuring result is incorrect und oil
could be incorrectly replenished - risk of engine damage!
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The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range
of damaging the catalytic converter.
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Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible
under the conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Switch the engine off
and obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it
could lead to severe engine damage.
Replenishing engine oil
– Inspect the oil level ⇒ page 213.
– Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
– Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres
⇒ page 212, "Engine oil specifications".
if the engine
– Inspect the oil level ⇒ page 213.
– Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the
dipstick in fully.
WARNING
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Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up
will oil - a risk of fire!
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Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 210, "Working in
the engine compartment" before working in the engine compart-
ment.
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