Skoda Fabia 2003 Owner's Manual page 176

Inspecting the engine oil level
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine.
Using the system Safety
Fig. 127 Oil dipstick
on the 1.4 litre/74 kW
engine.
Fig. 128 Oil dipstick
on the 1.2 litre/40 kW
engine.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
Checking the oil level
– Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet⇒ in "Working in the engine compart-
ment" on page 172.
– Wait a few minutes and pull out the oil dipstick
– Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again fully
into the test opening down to its stop.
– Then withdraw the dipstick again and read off the oil level.
A
a
Oil level within range
– You must top up the oil ⇒ page 176. It is sufficient, once this
is done, to keep the oil level is within range
A
b
Oil level within range
– You may top up the oil. It is possible that the oil level may then
A
c
be within range after doing this.
A
c
Oil level within range
– You must not top up the oil.
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.
Breakdown assist-
ance
Inspecting and Replenishing
A
A
.
A
b
.
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