Coolant - Skoda 2013 Roomster Owner's Manual

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oughly.

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 anti-
freeze protection, protects the cooling/heater system against corrosion and pre-
vents 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 coun-
tries, the concentration of coolant additive should be at least 40%.
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 coun-
tries, 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, we only recommend you use the same antifreeze written on the
antifreeze expansion tank » Fig. 131
1)
The coolant capacity is approximately 1 Litre greater on vehicles that are fitted with an auxiliary heat-
er (auxiliary heating and ventilation).
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General Maintenance
on page 163.
WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
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gine compartment » page
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible
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up the coolant under the prevailing conditions! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must never be under 40%.
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162 Over 60% of coolant additive in the coolant reduces the antifreeze protection
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and cooling effect.
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Other coolant additives that do 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 conse-
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quently result in major engine damage!
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 ga-
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rage, as otherwise serious engine damage may occur.
Capacity
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 162.
Coolant capacity
1)
Petrol engines
1.2 l/51 kW
1.2 Litres/63 kW TSI
1.2 Litres/77 kW TSI
1.4 Litres/63 kW
1.6 Litres/77 kW
156.
» Fig. 131 on page 163.
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Capacities (in litres)
5.5
7.7
7.7
5.5
5.5
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