Engine Oil - Skoda RAPID Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added
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to the windscreen washer fluid.
Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when re-
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filling, as this may cause contamination of the liquid transportation system,
leading in turn to a windscreen washer system malfunction.

Engine oil

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Specification
Checking the oil level
Replenishing
The engine has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil that can be use
throughout the year - except in extreme climate zones.
The engine oils are undergoing continuous further development. Thus the in-
formation stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publica-
tion.
ŠKODA Service Partners are informed about the latest changes by the manu-
facturer. We therefore recommend that the oil change be completed by a
ŠKODA Service Partner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sep-
arately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
The engine oil should be changed after specified service intervals
WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 86.
CAUTION
Do not pour any additives into the engine oil – risk of serious damage to the
engine parts.
Notice
Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you en-
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gine oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle.
We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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If your skin has come into contact with oil, it must be washed thoroughly.
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Specification
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Read and observe
Engines
1.6 l/77 kW MPI
89 1.5 l/77 kW TDI CR
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If the oils specified for the petrol engine are not available, oils complying with
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ACEA A2 or ACEA A3 can be used once for refilling.
If the oils specified for the diesel engine are not available, oils according to
ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 can be used once for refilling.
Checking the oil level
» page 31.
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Read and observe
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine.
Dipstick » fig. 73
The oil level must be within this range.
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The oil can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are satisfied.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine operating temperature is reached.
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and on page 89 first.
Specification
VW 501 01, VW 502 00
VW 505 01
Fig. 73
Principle sketch: Dipstick
and on page 89 first.
Inspecting and replenishing
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