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Wait for about two minutes.
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Locate the oil level dipstick. It can be recog-
nized by its coloured upper end.
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Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with a
clean cloth and insert it again, pushing it in as
far as it will go.
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Then pull it out again and check the oil level
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Fig. 222. Top up with engine oil if neces-
sary.
The oil should leave a mark between the areas
and
. It must never exceed zone
A
C
Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is used, oil consump-
tion can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil consump-
tion is likely to be higher for the first 5,000 km.
For this reason the engine oil level must be
checked at regular intervals, preferably when
filling the tank and before a journey.
Topping up engine oil
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Locate the engine oil filler cap. It can be
recognized by the symbol
on the cover
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Fig. 223.
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Unscrew cap from the oil filler mouth
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Fig. 223.
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Carefully add oil in small quantities (no more
than 0.5 l).
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To avoid adding too much oil, whenever you
add a certain amount, wait about 2 minutes
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and recheck the oil level
page 326.
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If necessary, add some more oil.
Checking and refilling levels
Engine oil
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When the oil level reaches at least zone
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Fig. 222
, carefully screw on the engine
B
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oil filler cap
.
Engine oil specification
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compart-
ment or on the engine must be carried out
cautiously.
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When working in the engine compart-
.
A
ment, always observe the safety warnings
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page 316
.
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil
comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up.
NOTICE
If the oil level is above zone
the engine. This could result in damage to
the engine and catalytic converter. Contact a
Technical Service.
For the sake of the environment
Under no circumstances should the oil level
be above zone
. Otherwise oil can be
A
drawn in through the crankcase breather and
leak into the atmosphere via the exhaust sys-
tem.
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an
engine oil that conforms to the correspond-
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page 325.
ing VW specifications and recommend keep-
ing it in the vehicle. This way, the correct en-
gine oil will always be available for a top-up if
needed.
Engine oil change
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed by a Technical Service.
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
have the specialist knowledge required!
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Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the warnings
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Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil
may cause burn injuries.
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Wear eye protection to avoid injuries, such
, do not start
A
as acid burns, caused by splashes of oil.
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When removing the oil drain plug with your
fingers, keep your arm horizontal to help
prevent oil from running down your arm.
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Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
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Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be
stored in a safe place out of the reach of chil-
dren.
Note
WARNING
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.
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