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
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CAUTION
Do not pour any additives into the engine oil – risk of serious damage to the
engine parts.
Note
Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you en-
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gine oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle.
We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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If oil comes into contact with your skin, the affected area must be washed
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thoroughly.
Specification
Read and observe
and
Vehicles with variable service intervals
Petrol engines
1.2 l/81 kW TSI
1.4 l/92, 110 kW TSI
1.8 ltr./112 kW TSI
Diesel engines
a)
2.0 l/81, 103, 110 kW TDI CR
a)
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a DPF.
Vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol engines
1.2 l/81 kW TSI
1.4 l/92, 110 kW TSI
1.6 l./81 kW MPI
1.8 ltr./112 kW TSI
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Specification
VW 504 00
Specification
VW 507 00
Specification
VW 502 00
VW 502 00
applies to Russia
SAE 0W-30 VW 502 00 / 505 00
Diesel engines
a)
2.0 l/81, 103, 110 kW TDI CR
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:
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
Fig. 160 Principle sketch: Dipstick
Read and observe
and
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level .
Dipstick
» Fig. 160
The oil level must be within this range.
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The oil can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are satisfied.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine operating temperature is reached.
The engine is turned off.
The bonnet is open.
Checking the level
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Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
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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.
Specification
VW 507 00
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Inspecting and replenishing
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