Coolant - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

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 warning light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is
too low » page 40, Engine oil. Check the oil level using the dipstick as
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soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must never be above the
damaging the exhaust system!
Replenishing
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Read and observe and
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Check the oil level » page 149.
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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 speci-
fications » page 148, Specifications and capacity.
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Check the oil level » page 149.
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Carefully screw on the oil filler opening cap and push the dipstick in fully.

Coolant

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Capacity
Checking the coolant level
Replenishing
The coolant consists of water with coolant additive. This mixture guarantees
antifreeze protection, protects the cooling/heater system against corrosion
and prevents lime formation.
Vehicles exported to countries with a mild climate are already factory-filled
with a coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to about -25 ℃. In
these countries, the concentration of coolant additive should be at least 40%.
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General Maintenance
, but not above, if
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range » Fig. 136 – there is a risk of
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on page 148 first.
» Fig. 134 on page 147.
Vehicles exported to countries with a cold climate are already factory-filled
with a coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to about -35 °C. In
these countries, the concentration of coolant additive should be at least 50%.
If a higher concentration of antifreeze is required for climatic reasons, the con-
centration of coolant additive can be increased up to a maximum of 60% (anti-
freeze protection down to approx. -40 °C).
When refilling, only use the same antifreeze identified on the coolant expan-
sion vessel » Fig. 137 on page 151.
WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page
CAUTION
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible
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the coolant under the prevailing conditions! Switch off the engine and seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
If the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could
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ventilate - there is a risk of engine damage,
off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must never be under
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40%.
Over 60% of coolant additive in the coolant reduces the antifreeze protec-
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tion and cooling effect.
A coolant additive that does not comply with the correct specifications can
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significantly reduce the corrosion protection.
Any faults resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant and can con-
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sequently result in major engine damage!
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Do not fill the coolant above the mark
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If a fault causes the engine to overheat, we recommend visiting a specialist
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garage, as otherwise serious engine damage may occur.
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
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impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
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do not continue driving! Switch
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» Fig. 137 on page 151.
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to top up
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