Seat Alhambra 2015 Owner's Manual page 222

Operations required depending on
Fig. 165
the engine oil level:
It is essential to add oil (approximately 1 li-
tre or quarter of a gallon). Ensure that the
Area
C
level is around the centre of the zone
after adding oil.
Adding oil after checking the level
Only add engine oil in small quantities and in
steps:
● Unscrew the cap from engine oil filler neck
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Fig.
on the cylinder head
not sure where the cap is, request help from
a specialist.
● Only refill using engine oil expressly ap-
proved by SEAT and in small quantities (not
more than 0.5 l or 1/2 a quarter of a gallon at
›››
a time) page 218.
To avoid adding too much oil, each time
●
you add a quantity, wait until the oil has flow-
ed into the crankcase so that it can be meas-
ured with the dipstick.
Check the oil level before adding any more
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oil. Do not top up with too much engine oil
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.
● When the oil level is at least in the
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Fig. 165
zone, insert the dipstick into
B
the tube fully to avoid engine oil escaping
when the engine is running.
After topping up the oil, ensure that the
●
cap is screwed on to the filler neck correctly.
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WARNING
Oil could catch fire if it comes into contact
with hot engine components. This could lead
to a fire, explosion and severe injuries.
● Always ensure that after topping of oil, the
B
engine oil filler cap is correctly tightened.
This will avoid engine oil spilling onto hot en-
gine parts when the engine is running.
CAUTION
● If the engine oil level is above the area
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Fig. 165
166. If you are
specialist assistance. Otherwise catalytic
converter and engine damage may occur.
When refilling or changing service liquids,
●
ensure that you put the liquids into the right
tank. Making a mistake when refilling could
cause serious malfunctions and damage the
engine!
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above area
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Fig. 165
through the crankcase breather and escape
into the atmosphere via the exhaust system.
Engine oil consumption
The consumption of engine oil can be differ-
ent from one engine to another and can vary
during the useful life of the engine.
Advice
do not start the engine. Seek
A
. Otherwise oil can be drawn in
A
Depending on driving style and the condi-
tions of use, the consumption of engine oil
can reach 1 litre every 2000 km (one quarter
of a gallon every 1200 miles); for new vehi-
cles, this could be higher for the first
5,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level
must be checked at regular intervals, prefera-
bly when filling the tank and before a jour-
ney.
When the engine is working hard, for in-
stance, during long motorway journeys in
summer, when towing a trailer or climbing
high mountain passes, the oil level should
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preferably be kept within area
Changing the engine oil
The engine oil must be changed regularly ac-
cording to the specifications of the Mainte-
nance Programme.
Due to the problems linked with disposing of
used oil and the need for suitable tools and
special knowledge, always visit a specialised
workshop to have the engine oil and filter
changed. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service.
Detailed information on the service intervals
is shown in the Maintenance Programme.
Fig. 165 .
A