Skoda SUPERB - 05-2009 Manual page 226

– Wait a few minutes and pull out the oil dipstick.
– Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again fully.
– Then withdraw the dipstick again and read off the oil level.
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Oil level within range
– You must not top up the oil.
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Oil level within range
– You may top up the oil. It is possible that the oil level may then be
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within range after doing this.
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Oil level within range
– You must top up the oil ⇒ page 225. It is sufficient, once this is done,
to keep the oil level within range
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 conditions 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.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range
if the engine 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.
The warning light in the instrument cluster* will indicate ⇒ page 42, "Engine oil
level " 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.
Caution
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The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range
damaging the catalytic converter.
Using the system Safety
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Driving Tips
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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 contact and
obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage.
Note
Engine oil specifications ⇒ page 270.
Replenishing engine oil
– Inspecting the engine oil level ⇒ page 224.
– Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
– Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres ⇒ page 270.
– Inspect the oil level ⇒ page 224, "Check engine oil level".
– Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the dipstick
in fully.
WARNING
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Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil -
a risk of fire!
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Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 223, "Working in the engine
compartment" before working in the engine compartment.
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must on no account be above the range
wise 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.
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General Maintenance
Inspecting and replenishing
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