Skoda Superb 2014 Owner's Manual page 188

Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol engines
1.4 ltr./92 kW TSI
1.8 l/112, 118 kW TSI
2.0 ltr./147 kW TSI
3.6 l/191 kW FSI
Diesel engines
a)
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR
2.0 ltr/103 kW TDI CR DPF
2.0 ltr/125 kW TDI CR DPF
a)
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a DPF.
CAUTION
If the above engine oils are not available, a different engine oil can be used in
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an emergency. To prevent damage to the engine, a maximum of 0.5 litres only
of the following engine oils may be used until the next oil change:
For petrol engine models: ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or API SN/API SM;
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For diesel engine models: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.
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Checking the oil level
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General Maintenance
Specification Capacity
VW 501 01, VW 502 00 3.6
VW 502 00
applies to Russia
4.6
SAE 0W - 30
VW 502 00/505 00
VW 502 00
applies to Russia
4.6
SAE 0W - 30
VW 502 00/505 00
VW 502 00 5.5
Specification Capacity
VW 507 00 4.3
VW 507 00 4.3
VW 507 00 4.3
Fig. 163
Principle sketch: Dipstick
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Read and observe and
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level
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 km.
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
motorway trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a
high mountain pass.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level
is too low » page 35, Engine oil level. Check the oil level using the dipstick
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as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must never be above the
damaging the exhaust system!
on page 185 first.
» Fig. 163.
.
A
, but not above, if
A
range » Fig. 163 – there is a risk of
A