Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 185

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 mo-
torway trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high
mountain pass.
The warning light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is
too low ⇒ p age 25, Engine oil pressure . In this case, check the oil level as soon
as possible. Top up with an appropriate quantity of oil.
CAUTION
● The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range
aging the catalytic converter.
● Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Switch the engine off and obtain profes-
sional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe en-
gine damage.
Note
Engine oil specifications ⇒ p age 221, Technical data.
Replenishing engine oil
Inspecting the engine oil level ⇒ p age 182.
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– Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres ⇒ p age 224, Engine oil
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specifications.
Inspect the oil level ⇒ p age 182.
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– Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the dipstick in fully.
Using the system Safety
● Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil - a
risk of fire!
● Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ p age 181, Working in the engine
compartment before working in the engine compartment.
A - but not above this,
The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range
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 engine oil
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or
A . Danger of dam-
according to the service interval indicator ⇒ p age 12, Service reminder indicator.
● Only carry out the engine oil change, if you have the required professional
knowledge!
● Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ p age 181, Working in the engine
compartment before working in the engine compartment.
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● First of all, let the engine cool down, wear an eye protection and gloves -
risk of caustic burns due to hot oil.
You must not pour any additives into the engine oil - risk of engine damage! Dam-
age, which results from such product, are excluded from the warranty.
● You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage system.
● In view of the problems involved in properly disposing of old oil, the necessary
special tools and the knowledge required for such work, we recommend that you
have the oil and oil filter change carried out by an authorised ŠKODA Service Part-
ner.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
WARNING
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CAUTION
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Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and Replenishing
⇒ p age 182. Oil will
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