Volkswagen Passat 1997 Official Factory Repair Manual page 42

Work descriptions
- As long as oil pressure warning light in instrument panel is
lit, engine may run only at idle. Do not accelerate! Throttle
bursts may damage turbocharger or cause it to fail
completely.
- Only when warning light goes out, full oil pressure is
reached, and driver may accelerate.
- After topping off with oil wait at least 3 minutes then check
oil level.
- Pull out oil dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and re-
insert dipstick again up to stop.
Note:
Observe disposal regulations!
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- Withdraw dipstick and read oil level:
Oil must be topped off. Afterward, it is sufficient if oil level is somewhere in area - b
Area a
- - .
Area b - Oil need not be topped off.
Area c - Oil must not be topped off.
Note:
At an oil level above area - c - , there is a danger of
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damage to catalytic converter.
Oil properties
Multi-grade oils conforming to VW standard 501
01 and 505 00 are oils with following properties:
All-season usability in moderate climate zones.
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Excellent cleanability.
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