Engine Oil - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with fixed service intervals
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/105, 110, 135 kW TDI
a)
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a DPF.
CAUTION
If the above engine oils are not available, a different engine oil can be used in
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an emergency. To prevent damage to the engine, a max. 0.5 l only of the follow-
ing engine oils may be used until the next oil change:
For petrol engine models: ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or API SN/API SM;
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For diesel engine models: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.
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Checking the oil level
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 219.
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level
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General Maintenance
Specification Filling level
4.0
VW 502 00
5.2
5.7
Specification Filling level
VW 507 00 4.6
a)
Fig. 184
Dipstick
» Fig. 184.
Checking the oil level
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.
Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
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Open the bonnet.
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Pull out 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.
Oil level within range
A
No oil must be refilled.
Oil level within range
B
Oil can be refilled. Afterwards, the oil level can lie in the range
Oil level within range
C
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/
1000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which you
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operate your vehicle. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during the
first 5000 kilometres.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals. We recommend after each time
you refuel or prior to making a long journey.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range
the engine has been operating at high loads, for example, during a lengthy motor-
way trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high moun-
tain pass.
The warning icon  is displayed in the instrument cluster if the oil level is too
low » page 23. Check the oil level using the dipstick as soon as possible. Add oil
accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must not exceed level
system!
.
A
or lower.
B
A , but not above, if
» Fig. 184 - risk of damaging the exhaust
A
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