Skoda Fabia 2003 Owner's Manual page 177

176 Inspecting and Replenishing
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.
For clarity, the figure shows only part of the engine compartment with a
⇒ page 175, fig. 127
1.4 litre/74 kW engine
⇒ page 175, fig.
128.
Caution
The oil level must on no account go beyond the range
damaging the catalytic converter.
Replenishing engine oil
– Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening
⇒ page 175, fig.
128.
– Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres
⇒ page 174, "Engine oil specifications".
– Inspect the oil level ⇒ page 175.
– Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the
dipstick in fully.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under
the conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Switch of the engine and
obtain professional assistance from a Škoda dealer.
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WARNING
Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will
oil - a risk of fire!
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must on no account go beyond the range
will otherwise be drawn in through the crankcase ventilation and may pass
through the exhaust system to atmosphere. The oil may combust in the
catalytic converter and damage it.
Changing oil
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service
Schedule or according to the service interval indicator ⇒ page 15.
WARNING
Store old oil in a safe place out of the reach of children until you
can dispose of it properly.
For the sake of the environment
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You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage
system.
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In view of the problems involved in properly disposing of old oil, the
material, equipment and the knowledge required for such work, we recom-
mend that you have the oil and oil filter change carried out by your Škoda
dealer.
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⇒ page 175. Oil
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