Engine Compartment Overview; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Engine compartment overview

Fig. 148 Principle sketch: Engine compartment
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 169.
Coolant expansion reservoir
1
Engine oil dipstick
2
Engine oil filler opening
3
Brake fluid reservoir
4
Battery (below a cover)
5
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
6
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
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General Maintenance

Checking the engine oil level

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 169.
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine
Checking the oil level
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Ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a level surface and the engine has
reached its operating temperature.
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the bonnet.
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Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil sump and remove
the dipstick.
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Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
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Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
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Oil level within range A
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No oil must be refilled.
Oil level within range
B
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Oil can be refilled. Afterwards, the oil level can lie in the range
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Oil level within range C
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Oil must be replenished if the oil level is in the range
The engine consumes a little 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. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during the
first 5 000 kilometres.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals. We recommend after each time
you refuel or prior to making a long journey.
Fig. 149
Dipstick
» Fig. 149.
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A
or lower.
B
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