Skoda 2014 Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual page 148

Diesel engine
a)
1.6 l/66, 77 kW TDI CR
a) Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a DPF.
Vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol engines
1.2 litres/55 kW
1.2 l/63 kW TSI
1.2 l/77 kW TSI
1.4 l/90 kW TSI
1.6 litres/77 kW
Diesel engine
a)
1.6 l/66, 77 kW TDI CR
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 maximum of 0.5 litres only
of the following engine oils may be used:
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
Fig. 128 Principle sketch: Dipstick
Specification
VW 507 00
Specification
VW 501 01, VW 502 00
VW 502 00
VW 502 00
VW 501 01, VW 502 00
VW 501 01, VW 502 00
Specification
VW 507 00
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Read and observe and
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level .
Dipstick » Fig. 128
The oil level must be within this range.
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The oil can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are satisfied.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
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The engine operating temperature is reached.
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The engine is turned off.
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The bonnet is open.
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Checking the level
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Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
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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.
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Re-insert the dipstick.
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 km.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals.
In case of low oil level, the display of the instrument cluster shows a check
mark as well as the relevant notification
the dipstick as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must never be above the range
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the motor as well as the exhaust system!
Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with engine oil
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under the current circumstances! Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
If the oil level is above the range
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the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
on page 144 first.
» page 36. Check the oil level using
» Fig. 128 - risk of damage to
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, do not continue to drive! Switch off
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Inspecting and replenishing
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