Skoda Superb Owner's Manual page 208

Checking the oil level
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 204.
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine
Checking the oil level
Ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a level surface and the engine has
reached its operating temperature.
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Switch off the engine.
Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
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Open the bonnet.
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Pull out the dipstick.
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Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
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Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
Oil level within range
A
No oil must be refilled.
Oil level within range
B
Oil can be refilled. Afterwards, the oil level can lie in the range
Oil level within range
C
The engine must be topped up with oil so that the oil level at least reaches the
range .
B
The engine consumes a little 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. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during the
first 5 000 kilometres.
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General Maintenance
Fig. 168
Dipstick
» Fig. 168.
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A
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals. We recommend after each time
you refuel or prior to making a long journey.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range
the engine has been operating at high loads, for example, during a lengthy motor-
way trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high moun-
tain pass.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is
too low » page 16, Engine oil level. Check the oil level using the dipstick as
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soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must not exceed the range
the exhaust system.
Replenishing
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 204.
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Check the oil level » page 206.
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Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening
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Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct specifi-
cations » page 205.
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Check the oil level » page 206.
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Carefully screw on the oil filler opening cap and push the dipstick in fully.
Changing
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 204.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or
according to the service interval indicator
, but not above, if
A
» Fig. 168 – there is a risk of damaging
A
» Fig. 166 on page 203.
» page 11, Service Interval Display.
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