Skoda Superb 2004 Owner's Manual page 207

206 Inspecting and Replenishing
Note
•
We recommend using a preservative from the range of accessories
offered by your Skoda dealer.
•
For further information - see Service Schedule.
Inspecting the engine oil level
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine.
Checking the oil level
– Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒
ment" on page 203.
Fig. 156 Dipstick
in "Working in the engine compart-
– Wait a few minutes and pull out the oil dipstick.
– Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again fully.
– After this, once again withdraw the dipstick and read off the oil
⇒ page 206, fig.
level 156.
A a
Oil level within range
– You must not top up the oil.
A
Oil level within range
b
– You may top up the oil. It is possible that the oil level may then
A
a
be within range after doing this.
A c
Oil level within range
– You must top up the oil ⇒ page 207. It is sufficient, once this
is done, to keep the oil level is within range
It is normal for the engine to consume oil. The oil consumption may be as
much as 0.5 l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the condi-
tions under which you operate your vehicle. The oil consumption may be
slightly higher than this during the first 5 000 kilometres.
One should therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably
every time after the fuel tank is filled or after driving for long stretches.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range
has been operating at high loads, for example during a lengthy motorway
trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high
mountain pass, but not above this.
The warning light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil
level is too low ⇒ page 28. In this case, check the oil level as soon as
possible. Top up with an appropriate quantity of oil.
A
.
b
A
a
if the engine