Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2010 Owner's Manual page 200

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 conditions 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
the engine 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.
The warning light in the instrument cluster* will indicate  page 30, "Engine oil pres-
sure " whether the oil level is too low. In this case, check the oil level as soon as
possible. Top up with an appropriate quantity of oil.
Caution
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The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range
the catalytic converter.
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Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Switch the engine off and obtain professional
assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage.
Note
Engine oil specifications  page 237, "Technical Data".
Replenishing engine oil
– Inspecting the engine oil level  page 198.
– Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
– Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres  page 240, "Engine oil spec-
ifications".
– Inspect the oil level  page 198.
– Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the dipstick in fully.
Using the system Safety
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risk of fire!
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compartment" before working in the engine compartment.
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- but not above this, if
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The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range
otherwise be drawn in through the crankcase ventilation and may pass through the
exhaust system to atmosphere. The oil may combust in the catalytic converter and
damage it.
Changing engine oil
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. Danger of damaging
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The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or
according to the service interval indicator  page 17, "Service Interval Display".
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knowledge!
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compartment" before working in the engine compartment.
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of caustic burns due to hot oil.
You must not pour any additives into the engine oil - risk of engine damage! Damage,
which results from such product, are excluded from the warranty.
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Driving Tips General Maintenance
WARNING
Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil - a
Read and observe the warning notes  page 197, "Working in the engine
For the sake of the environment
WARNING
Only carry out the engine oil change, if you have the required professional
Read and observe the warning notes  page 197, "Working in the engine
First of all, let the engine cool down, wear an eye protection and gloves - risk
Caution
For the sake of the environment
You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage system.
Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and replenishing
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