Engine Compartment - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Engine parts can be damaged if petrol with a lower octane number than the one
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prescribed is used.
In no case may fuel additives with metal components be used, especially not
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with manganese and iron content. Do not use any LRP fuels (lead replacement
petrol) with metal parts – risk of serious damage to parts of the engine or exhaust
system!
Do not use any fuels with metal parts – risk of serious damage to parts of the
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engine or exhaust system!
The use of unsuitable fuel additives can cause considerable damage to parts of
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the engine or the exhaust system.
Diesel fuel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
Your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel, which complies with the
standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in
Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia).
All diesel engines can be operated with diesel fuel with a maximum content of
7 % bio-fuel (B7), which complies with the standard DIN 52638 in Germany (in
Austria C 1590, in France EN 590).
Operation in winter – Winter-grade diesel fuel
In the cold season, only use "winter-grade diesel fuel" which will still operate
properly even at a temperature of -20 °C.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels
available have a different temperature characteristic. The ŠKODA Partners and
filling stations in the relevant country will be able to provide you with information
regarding the diesel fuels available.
Preheating fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter preheating system. This secures operation of
a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25 °C.
Fuel additives
Fuel additives, so-called "flow improvers" (petrol and similar products) must not
be added to the diesel fuel.
CAUTION
Just filling the tank once with diesel fuel that does not comply with the stand-
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ard, can cause severe damage to parts of the engine, the fuel and exhaust sys-
tem!
Damage caused by using diesel fuel which does not comply with the standards
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are excluded from the warranty.
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above mentioned
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standards (e.g. petrol) is used by mistake do not start the engine or switch on the
 ignition! Extensive damage to engine parts can occur! We recommend that the
fuel system is cleaned by a ŠKODA Partner.
Water which has collected in the fuel filter can cause engine faults.
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Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must not
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be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can cause considerable damage
to parts of the engine or fuel system.
Comply with the proscribed oil change intervals.
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Engine compartment

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
Engine compartment overview
Radiator fan
Windscreen washer system
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, injuries, scolding, accident or fire
hazards may arise. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning
instructions stated below and with the general applicable rules of safety. The
engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!
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Inspecting and replenishing
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