Checking Cooling System For Leaks - Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual

– Fill up coolant up to "Max" marking.
Note
Hose connections as well as charge air pipes and -hoses must
be free of oil and grease before being installed.
– Install the noise insulation ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 50 .
– For vehicles with auxiliary heating, switch it on for approxi‐
mately 30 seconds.
– Set temperature to "HI".
– Switch off AC compressor. Press
• The LED in the button must not illuminate.
– Start engine and run for not more than 2 minutes at about 1500
rpm.
– With the engine running, fill coolant up to the overflow hole on
the expansion tank.
– Seal the cap on the coolant expansion tank until it latches into
place.
– Run engine at idling speed until the two large coolant hoses
at the radiator are hot.
– Switch off engine and allow it to cool down.
– Check coolant level.
• If the engine is cold the coolant level must be between the
"Min"- and "Max" marking.
• When the engine is at operating temperature the coolant level
may be at the "Max" marking.
– If necessary, top up with coolant
1.4

Checking cooling system for leaks

1.4.1 Checking with the cooling system test‐
ing device - V.A.G 1274-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Cooling system testing device , e.g. -V.A.G 1274-
♦ Adapter for cooling system testing device , e.g. -V.A.G 1274/8-
♦ Adapter for cooling system testing device , e.g. -V.A.G 1274/9-
Test prerequisite
• Engine is at operating temperature.
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button to do so.
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