Engine Oil - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added to
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the windscreen washer fluid.
If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight cleaning system, only cleaning products
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which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights must be added
to the windscreen washer fluid.
Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when re-
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plenishing it with liquid otherwise the liquid transportation system can be conta-
minated, which can cause the windscreen washer system to malfunction.

Engine oil

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Specifications and capacity
Checking the oil level
Replenishing
Changing
The engine has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil that can be use through-
out the year - except in extreme climate zones.
The engine oils are undergoing continuous further development. Thus the infor-
mation stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.
ŠKODA Service Partners are informed about the latest changes by the manufac-
turer. We therefore recommend that the oil change be completed by a ŠKODA
Service Partner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sepa-
rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
The oil capacities include oil filter change. Check the oil level when filling; do not
over fill. The oil level must be between the markings
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Do not pour any additives into the engine oil – risk of serious damage to the en-
gine parts!
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oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle.
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Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with flexible service intervals
» page 220.
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WARNING
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
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warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 215.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible
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up the engine oil! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist
garage.
If the oil level is above level » Fig. 184
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drive! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
Note
Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine
We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
If your skin has come into contact with oil, it must be washed thoroughly.
Specifications and capacity
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 219.
Petrol engines
1.2 l/63, 77 kW TSI
1.4 litres/103 kW TSI
1.8 ltr./132 kW TSI
2.0 ltr./162 kW TSI
Diesel engines
1.6 l/66, 77, 81 kW TDI
2.0 l/110, 135 kW TDI CR
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a DPF.
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on page 220, do not cointinue to
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Specification Filling level
4.0
VW 504 00
5.2
5.7
Specification Filling level
VW 507 00 4.6
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Inspecting and replenishing
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