Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 140

138 In the engine compartment
Engine oil level ranges
fig. 84 Necessary action depending on engine oil level:
Do not add oil ⇒ .
Area A
Oil can be added (approx. 0.5 l). The engine oil level may be in area
Area
B
, but not above .
A A
Oil must be added (approx. 1.0 l). Make sure that the engine oil level
Area
C
is approximately in the middle of area
Replenishing engine oil after checking the engine oil level
Replenish only small amounts of engine oil step by step.
● Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening from the cylinder head
⇒ f ig.
85. If it is not clear where the cap is, ask a specialist.
● Only replenish engine oil explicitly approved by Škoda in small amounts (no
more than 0.5 l) ⇒ p age 136.
● To avoid overfilling, wait after each refill, so the oil can flow into the oil pan up
to the marking of the engine oil dipstick.
● Check the engine oil level again before adding a further small amount of oil.
Never fill in too much engine oil ⇒ .
● When the engine oil level is at least in area
the guide tube until it stops to prevent leakage of engine oil when the engine is
running.
● After replenishing, replace and properly tighten the cap of the engine oil filler
opening.
WARNING
Engine oil may ignite if it spills on hot engine parts. This can cause fires, burns
and other serious injuries.
● Always make sure that the cap of the engine oil filler opening is firmly
tightened after replenishing. This will prevent hot engine oil from leaking on-
to hot engine parts when the engine is running.
after refilling.
B
⇒ f ig. 84
B , push the dipstick into
NOTICE
● Do not start the engine if the engine oil level is above area
sional assistance. Otherwise, the catalytic converter and the engine can be
damaged!
● When replenishing or changing fluids, make sure that the fluids are in the
correct reservoirs. Wrong fluids can cause serious operational faults and en-
gine damage!
For the sake of the environment
The engine oil level must never be above area
through the crankcase ventilation and may pass through the exhaust system to
the atmosphere.
Engine oil consumption
ä
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
Engine oil consumption can vary from engine to engine and change during the life
of the engine.
Depending on the driving style and conditions of use, the oil consumption may be
up to 1 l/1200 miles (2000 km) – with new vehicles in the first 3000 miles (5000
kilometres) even more. The engine oil must therefore be checked at regular inter-
vals – preferably while stopping for fuel and before long journeys.
For particular engine loads, the engine oil level should be in area
as during long rides on the motorway in summer or when crossing mountain pass-
es.
Engine oil change
ä
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
The engine oil must be changed regularly according to the specification in the
service schedule.
Always have the engine oil and filter change carried out by a specialist garage on
the basis of the required special tools and expertise as well as the disposal of the
used oil. Škoda recommends a Škoda partner for this purpose.
A . Get profes-
. Oil may otherwise be drawn in
A
Ð
⇒ f ig. 84
A , such
Ð
£