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This will avoid engine oil spilling onto hot
engine parts when the engine is running.
CAUTION
If the engine oil level is above the area
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do not start the engine. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Otherwise catalytic converter and en-
gine damage may occur.
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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
Otherwise oil can be drawn in through the
crankcase breather and escape into the at-
mosphere 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.
Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con-
sumption can be up to 1 ltr./2000 km. In the
case of new vehicles, the consumption can
exceed this figure over 5,000 kilometres. For
this reason the engine oil level must be
Checking and refilling levels
checked at regular intervals, preferably when
filling the tank and before a journey.
When the engine is working hard, for in-
stance during sustained high-speed motor-
way cruising in summer or when climbing
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mountain passes, the oil level should pref-
erably 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
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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.
Engine oil additives make new oil darker after
the engine has been running for a short peri-
od. This is normal and does not mean more
frequent oil changes are required.
WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, you must
change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following:
Wear eye protection.
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Always wait until the engine has complete-
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ly cooled to avoid being burned.
Always keep your arms horizontal when un-
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screwing the oil drainage bolt so that it does
not run down your arms.
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Fig. 107
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Use a suitable container large enough to
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collect all of the used oil in the engine.
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Never collect engine oil in empty food con-
tainers, cans, bottles or other containers as
not all people are able to identify engine oil.
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Oil is toxic and must be kept out of the
reach of children.
For the sake of the environment
Before changing the engine oil, find a suita-
ble location or service for proper disposal.
For the sake of the environment
Always dispose of engine oil with the utmost
respect for the environment. Never dispose of
used engine oil in places such as a garden,
woods, drains, roads, paths, rivers and drain-
age systems.
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