Skoda Octavia Workshop Manual page 103

OCTAVIA
Edition 08.99
S00.5127.50.20
Cooling System
Warning!
Hot steam may escape when the expansion reser-
voir is opened. Cover over cap with a cloth and
open carefully.
- Inspect coolant level and top up, if neces-
sary. When the engine is at normal operat-
ing temperature, the coolant level must be
at the „max“ marking; when engine is cold,
the level should be between the „min“ and
„max“ markings.
Testing cooling system for leaks
Special tools, testers and aids required
♦ Cooling system tester (e.g. V.A.G 1274)
♦ Adapter (e.g. V.A.G 1274/8)
♦ Adapter (e.g. V.A.G 1274/9)
Test condition
l Engine at operating temperature
Test procedure
Warning!
Hot steam may escape when the expansion reser-
voir is opened. Cover over cap with a cloth and
open carefully.
- Open cap of coolant expansion reservoir.
K - Fit tester V.A.G 1274 with adapter V.A.G
1274/8 onto the expansion reservoir.
- Operate the hand pump of the tester to pro-
duce a pressure of about 0.1 MPa.
- If the pressure drops, determine the leak-
age point and rectify.
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