Engine Oil - Seat TOLEDO Owner's Manual

Checking levels
From time to time, the levels of the different
fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant expansion tank
1 . . . . . . . . . . .
Window washer water tank
2
Engine oil filler cap
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil level dipstick
4 . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid reservoir
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The checking and replenishment of the serv-
ice fluids are carried out on the components
mentioned above. These operations are de-
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scribed in the
Checking and refilling levels
Overview
You will find further explanations, instruc-
tions and restrictions on the technical speci-
fications as of
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Note
209
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The layout of the engine compartment is very
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similar to all petrol and diesel engines.
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208
Radiator fan
210
The radiator is driven by an electric motor
and controlled according to the temperature
of the coolant.
After the engine has been stopped and the
ignition switched off, the radiator fan may
continue running for around 10 minutes.
Fig. 204 Diagram for the location of the various elements.
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Engine oil

General notes
The engine comes with a special, multi-grade
oil that can be used all year round.
Because the use of high-quality oil is essen-
tial for the correct operation of the engine
and its long useful life, when topping up or
changing oil, use only those oils that comply
with VW standards.
The specifications (VW standards) set out in
the following page should appear on the con-
tainer of the service oil; when the container
displays the specific standards for petrol and
diesel engines together, it means that the oil
can be used for both types of engines.
We recommend that the oil change indicated
in the Maintenance Programme, be
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