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Checking and refilling levels
Mono-grade oil
Single grade oils are generally not suitable for all year round use, due to
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ranges of viscosity
.
These oils are only useful in a climate that is constantly very cold or very
warm.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the engine oil. The deterioration
caused by these additives is not covered by the guarantee.
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an engine oil that conforms to the
corresponding VW specifications and keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the
correct engine oil will always be available for a top-up if needed.
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Viscosity: Ability to flow
Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of the oil.
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒
"Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment" on
page 193.
– Park the vehicle on an even surface.
– After stopping the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain
back into the sump.
– Raise the bonnet ⇒ page 195.
– Pull out the dipstick.
– Wipe the dipstick with a cloth and insert it again, pushing it in as
far as it will go.
Fig. 137 Engine oil
dipstick.
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