Seat LEON 2019 Owner's Manual page 340

Before opening the bonnet, read and observe
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the warnings in Working in the engine
compartment on page
Topping up engine oil
Unscrew cap from engine oil filler opening
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Fig. 318.
Carefully add oil in small quantities (no
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more than 0.5 l).
To avoid adding too much oil, whenever you
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add a certain amount, wait about 2 minutes
and recheck the oil level
If necessary, add some more oil.
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When the oil level reaches at least zone
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Fig. 317 , unscrew the engine oil filler
B
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cap carefully .
The position of the oil filler opening is shown
in the corresponding engine compartment il-
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lustration page 335.
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Engine oil specification
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil
comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above area
do not start the engine. This could result in
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damage to the engine and catalytic con-
verter. Contact a specialised workshop.
332.
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above zone
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Fig. 317
through the crankcase breather and leak
into the atmosphere via the exhaust sys-
tem.
Note
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page 337.
Before a long trip, we recommend finding
an engine oil that conforms to the corre-
sponding VW specifications and recom-
mend keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the
correct engine oil will always be available
for a top-up if needed.
Engine oil change
page 336.
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed by a Technical Service.
WARNING
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
have the specialist knowledge required!
Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
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serve the warnings
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Fig. 317 ,
A
Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil
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may cause burn injuries.
Practical tips
. Otherwise oil can be drawn in
A
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page 332.
Wear eye protection to avoid injuries,
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such as acid burns, caused by splashes of
oil.
When removing the oil drain plug with
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your fingers, keep your arm horizontal to
help prevent oil from running down your
arm.
Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
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contact with engine oil.
Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be
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stored in a safe place out of the reach of
children.
CAUTION
No additives should be used with engine oil.
This could result in engine damage. Any
damage caused by the use of such addi-
tives would not be covered by the factory
warranty.
For the sake of the environment
We recommend that you change the en-
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gine oil and the filter at a technical service
centre.
Never pour oil down drains or into the
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ground.
Use a suitable container when draining
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the used oil. It must be large enough to hold
all the engine oil.