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Engine oil change
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 99.
The engine oil must be changed regularly according to the specification in the
service schedule.
Always have the engine oil and filter change carried out by a specialist garage on
the basis of the required special tools and expertise as well as the disposal of the
used oil. ŠKODA recommends a ŠKODA Partner for this purpose.
For more information on the service intervals, please see the service schedule.
Additives in the engine oil make new engine oil appear dark after a short engine-
running time. This is normal and there is no reason to change the engine oil more
frequently.
WARNING
If, in exceptional cases, you need to perform an engine oil change by yourself,
observe the following:
Always wear eye protection.
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Always allow the engine to cool completely in order to prevent burns.
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Keep your arms horizontal when unscrewing the oil drain plug with your fin-
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gers to prevent the exiting oil from running down your arm.
To collect the used oil, use a suitable container that can hold at least the en-
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tire oil quantity of the engine.
Never use empty food cans, bottles or other containers for storage of used
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engine oil, as people may not always recognise the contained engine oil.
Engine oil is toxic and must be kept out of the reach of children.
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For the sake of the environment
Before an engine oil change, first find a place for proper disposal of used oil.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of used oil in an environmentally friendly manner. Never dispose of used
oil, for example, in your garden, in forest areas, via the sewage system, on roads
and trails, in rivers or bodies of water.
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General Maintenance
Engine oil consumption
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 99.
Engine oil consumption can vary from engine to engine and change during the life
of the engine.
Depending on the driving style and conditions of use, the oil consumption may be
up to 1 l/1200 miles (2000 km) – with new vehicles in the first 3000 miles (5000
kilometers) even more. The engine oil must therefore be checked at regular inter-
vals – preferably while stopping for fuel and before long journeys.
For particular engine loads, the engine oil level should be in area
page 103, such as during long rides on the motorway in summer or when crossing
mountain passes.
Coolant
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 99.
Never carry out work on the engine cooling system unless you are familiar with
the necessary actions and the appropriate tools and correct equipment and fluids
are available
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! Otherwise, have all work carried out by a specialist garage.
ŠKODA recommends a ŠKODA Partner for this purpose.
Serious injuries can be caused by improper work.
WARNING
Engine coolant is toxic!
Store engine coolant only in sealed containers and in a safe place.
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Never use empty food cans, bottles or other containers for storage of en-
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gine coolant, since people could drink the contained engine coolant.
Keep engine coolant out of the reach of children.
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Be sure to use the correct amount of coolant additive according to the low-
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est expected ambient temperature at which the vehicle is operated.
At extremely low outside temperatures, the coolant may freeze and the ve-
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hicle may break down. Because the heater then stops working, passengers
may freeze to death without adequate winter clothing.
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