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WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
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150.
CAUTION
Do not pour any additives into the engine oil – there is a risk of serious engine
damage.
Note
Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you en-
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gine oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle.
We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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You must wash yourself thoroughly if your skin has come into contact with
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oil.
Specification
Read and observe
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Vehicles with variable service intervals
Petrol engines
1.0 l/44, 55 kW MPI
1.2 l/66, 81 kW TSI
Diesel engine
1.4 l/66, 77 kW TDI CR
Vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol engines
1.0 l/44, 55 kW MPI
1.2 l/66, 81 kW TSI
CAUTION
If the above engine oils are not available, a different engine oil can be used in
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an emergency. To prevent damage to the engine, a maximum of 0.5 litres only
of the following engine oils may be used:
For petrol engine models: ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or API SN, (API SM);
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for diesel engine models: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.
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General Maintenance
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Checking the oil level
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level .
Dipstick
A
The oil can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are satisfied.
Specification
VW 504 00
VW 504 00
Check the status
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Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the sump.
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Specification
Pull out the dipstick.
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Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
VW 507 00
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Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
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Re-insert the dipstick.
Specification
The engine burns some oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5 l/
VW 502 00
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
VW 502 00
the first 5 000 km.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals.
In case of low oil level, the display of the instrument cluster shows a check
mark as well as the relevant notification
the dipstick as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
Read and observe
and
on page 154 first.
» Fig. 147
The oil level must be within this range.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine operating temperature is reached.
The engine is turned off.
The bonnet is open.
Fig. 147
Principle sketch: Dipstick
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