Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual page 169

168 Inspecting and replenishing
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
operating at high loads, for example during a lengthy motorway trip during the
summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high mountain pass, but not above
this.
The warning light in the instrument cluster* will indicate  page 29 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.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes  page 166, "Working in the engine
compartment" before working in the engine compartment.
Caution
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Always check the oil level on vehicles with engine 1.2 ltr./44 kW when the engine is
cold, on other vehicles when the engine is warm. Otherwise the measuring result is
incorrect und oil could be incorrectly replenished - risk of engine damage!
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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.
Replenishing engine oil
– Inspect the oil level  page 167.
– Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
– Wipe off the oil from the sealing surface of the cover and on the counterpart using
a clean cloth.
– Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres  page 210.
– Inspect the oil level  page 167.
– Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the dipstick in fully.
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if the engine has been

Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil - a
risk of fire!

Read and observe the warning notes  page 166, "Working in the engine
compartment" before working in the engine compartment.
The oil level must on no account be above the range
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
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or
according to the service interval indicator  page 17.
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. Danger of damaging
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Only carry out the engine oil change, if you have the required professional
knowledge!
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Read and observe the warning notes  page 166, "Working in the engine
compartment" before working in the engine compartment.

First of all, let the engine cool down, wear an eye protection and gloves - risk
of caustic burns due to hot oil.
WARNING
For the sake of the environment
WARNING
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