Oil
Fig. 49
Engine oil dipstick.
Fig. 50
In the engine compartment: Engine
oil filler cap
The level is measured using the dipstick loca-
ted in the engine compartment
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The oil should leave a mark between zones
and
. It should never exceed zone
A
C
Zone
: Do not add oil.
●
A
40
The essentials
●
Zone
: You can add oil but keep the level
B
in that zone.
●
Zone
: Add oil up to zone
C
Topping up engine oil
●
Unscrew cap from engine oil filler opening
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Fig.
50.
●
Add oil slowly.
At the same time, check the level to ensure
●
you do not add too much.
When the oil level reaches at least zone
●
unscrew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
Oil properties
Engine type
Petrol without flexible serv-
ice interval
Petrol with flexible service
interval (LongLife)
Diesel. Engines without Par-
ticulate filter (DPF)
Diesel. Particulate Filter En-
gines (DPF).
With or without flexible
service interval (with and
a)
without LongLife)
a)
Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the
engine.
.
A
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the
.
engine oil. The deterioration caused by these
B
additives is not covered by the warranty.
Coolant
,
B
Specification
VW 502 00/VW 504 00
VW 504 00
Fig. 51
VW 505 01/VW 506
sion tank cap.
01/VW 507 00
The coolant tank is located in the engine
VW 507 00
compartment
When the engine is cold, replace the coolant
when the level is below .
Coolant specifications
The engine cooling system is supplied from
the factory with a specially treated mixture of
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