Coolant - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Oil level within range
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The engine must be topped up with oil so that the oil level at least reaches the
range .
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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 kilometres.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals. We recommend after each time
you refuel or prior to making a long journey.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range
the engine has been operating at high loads, for example, during a lengthy motor-
way trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high moun-
tain pass.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is
too low » page 14, Engine oil. Check the oil level using the dipstick as soon
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as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must not exceed the range
the exhaust system!
Replenishing
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
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Check the oil level » page 160.
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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 specifi-
cations » page 160.
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Check the oil level » page 160.
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Carefully screw on the oil filler opening cap and push the dipstick in fully.
, but not above, if
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» Fig. 135 – there is a risk of damaging
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» Fig. 133 on page 158.
Changing
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or
according to the service interval indicator

Coolant

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Capacity
Checking the coolant level
Replenishing
The coolant consists of water with coolant additive. This mixture guarantees anti-
freeze protection, protects the cooling/heater system against corrosion and pre-
vents lime formation.
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Vehicles exported to countries with a mild climate are already factory-filled with
a coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to about -25 ℃. In these coun-
tries, the concentration of coolant additive should be at least 40%.
Vehicles exported to countries with a cold climate are already factory-filled with a
coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to about -35 °C. In these coun-
tries, the concentration of coolant additive should be at least 50%.
If a higher concentration of antifreeze is required for climatic reasons, the con-
centration of coolant additive can be increased up to a maximum of 60% (anti-
freeze protection down to approx. -40 °C).
When refilling, only use the same antifreeze written on the antifreeze expansion
tank » Fig. 136 on page 162.
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» page 26, Service Interval Display.
Inspecting and replenishing
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