Inspecting Engine Oil Level - Skoda Octavia III 2013 Service Manual

Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 12.2014
Check timing belt for:
♦ Tears or splits -A-, cross-sectional fractures
♦ Lateral catches -B-
♦ Fraying or chunking -C-
♦ Crack in the base tooth -D-
♦ Separation of layers (timing belt housing, cords)
♦ Traces of oil and grease
WARNING
If any of the above mentioned defects or shortcomings are
found, the timing belt must most definitely be replaced! Major
engine damage can thus be avoided.
Replacing the timing belt is a repair measure.
The re-installation of the toothed belt guard occurs in reverse or‐
der.
Tightening torque
Screw for toothed belt guard
Screw for crankcase ventilation
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Inspecting engine oil level

Note
The oil level must not, under any circumstances, be above the
♦
area -a- - danger of damage to the catalytic converter.
The vehicle must be standing on level ground when measuring
♦
the oil level. Wait a few minutes after switching off the engine
to allow the oil to flow back into the oil pan.
When conducting the delivery inspection, the oil measurement
♦
can also be carried out on a cold engine.
– Withdraw dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and re-insert
dipstick fully.
– Withdraw dipstick once again and read off oil level.
The oil level in area -a-
– The oil must not be topped up.
The oil level in area -b-
– The oil can be topped up. It is possible that the oil level will rise
to the area -a-.
The oil level in area -c-
– The oil must be topped up. It is sufficient when the oil level
rises to the area -b-.
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