Engine Oil - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added to
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the windscreen washer fluid.
If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight cleaning system, only cleaning products
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which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights must be added
to the windscreen washer fluid.
Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when re-
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plenishing it with liquid otherwise the liquid transportation system can be conta-
minated, which can cause the windscreen washer system to malfunction.

Engine oil

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Specifications and capacity
Checking the oil level
Refilling
Changing
The engine has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil that can be use through-
out the year - except in extreme climate zones.
The engine oils are undergoing continuous further development. Thus the infor-
mation stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.
ŠKODA Partners are informed about the latest changes by ŠKODA. We therefore
recommend that the oil change is completed by a ŠKODA Partner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sepa-
rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
The oil capacities include oil filter change. Check the oil level when filling; do not
over fill. The oil level must be between the markings
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Do not pour any additives into the engine oil - risk of serious engine damage!
Damage, which results from such product, are excluded from the warranty.
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oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle.
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WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
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the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warn-
ings » page 193.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible
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up the engine oil under the prevailing conditions! Switch off the engine and
seek assistance from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
CAUTION
Note
Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine
We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
If your skin has come into contact with oil, it must be washed thoroughly.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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