Checking The Coolant Level - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Coolant capacity
1)
Petrol engines
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI
1.4 ltr./103 kW TSI
1.8 ltr./132 kW TSI
Diesel engines
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR - MG/DSG
CAUTION
The amount of coolant additive in the coolant must never be allowed to be less
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than 40 %.
Over 60 % of coolant additive in the coolant reduces the antifreeze protection
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and coolant effectiveness.
Other coolant additives that do not comply with the correct specifications can
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above all significantly reduce the anticorrosion effect.
Any faults resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant and can conse-
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quently result in major engine damage!

Checking the coolant level

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 169.
1)
On vehicles that are fitted with an auxiliary heater (auxiliary heating and ventilation), the coolant ca-
pacity is approx. 1 l larger.
174
General Maintenance
Capacities (in litres)
8.9
10.2
7.8
Capacities (in litres)
8.4
11,6 / 11,9
Fig. 150
Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion reservoir
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment.
Inspecting the coolant level
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the bonnet.
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Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle
Coolant level within range
A
The level may also rise slightly above the
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No coolant must be refilled.
Coolant level within range A
When the engine is cold, the coolant level must lie between the
ings.
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Coolant can be refilled.
Coolant level within range under
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Coolant must be refilled.
When the engine is cold, refill the coolant between the markings
If the coolant level in the expansion tank is too low, this will be signalised by the
warning light illuminating in the instrument cluster
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ature/coolant level , however we recommend you regularly check the coolant
level in the container directly.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system. Do
not merely top up the coolant. Have the cooling system checked by a ŠKODA spe-
cialist garage.
WARNING
Do not continue your journey, if for some reason it is not possible to top up
the coolant under the prevailing conditions! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
» Fig.
marking when the engine is warm.
A
and B
A
B
» page 15, Coolant temper-
150.
and mark-
B
and .
A B
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