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Checking the engine oil level and
topping up
Fig. 107
Marked engine oil dipstick
Fig. 108
In the engine compartment: Engine
oil filler cap.
Preparations
Park the vehicle on flat ground so that the
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engine oil reading is correct.
The engine must be hot to be able to check
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the engine oil level. Stop the engine and wait
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a few minutes for the oil to drain back into
the sump.
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Open the bonnet
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143.
The engine oil filler neck can be recognised
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by the symbol on the cap
the dipstick by its coloured handle.
Check the engine oil level
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it on a clean
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cloth.
Replace the dipstick, pushing it in as far as
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it will go. If the dipstick to measure engine oil
has a mark, when you reintroduce it this
mark should slot into the corresponding
groove located on the upper end of the tube.
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Remove the dipstick again and check the
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table on page
engine oil level
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After reading the oil level, replace the dip-
stick in the tube completely.
Engine oil topping up ranges
Operations required depending on
Fig. 107
the engine oil level:
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Area
Do not top up oil
.
A
You can add oil, but keep the level in this
Area
B
zone.
Oil must be added. After topping up the oil
Area
C
level should be in area
B
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. 108
and
on the cylinder head
not sure where the cap is, request help from
a specialist.
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Only refill using approved SEAT engine oil
in small quantities (no more than 0.5 ltr)
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147.
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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 in at least the
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Fig. 107
B
the tube fully to avoid engine oil escaping
when the engine is running.
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After topping up the oil, ensure that the
cap is screwed on to the filler neck correctly.
WARNING
Oil could catch fire if it comes into contact
with hot engine components. This could lead
to a fire, explosion and severe injuries.
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Always ensure that after topping of oil, the
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engine oil filler cap is correctly tightened.
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Fig.
108. If you are
zone, insert the dipstick into
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