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

Engine compartment overview

Fig. 97 1.0 ltr./55 kW MPI Petrol engine
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 109.
Engine oil dipstick
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Engine oil filler opening
2
Coolant expansion reservoir
3
Brake fluid reservoir
4
Vehicle battery
5
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6

Checking the engine oil level

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Fig. 98
Dipstick
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 109.
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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Then pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
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. It is possible that the oil level may then be within range
after doing this.
Oil level within range
C
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Oil must be refilled. It is sufficient, once this is done, to keep the oil level within
range .
B
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. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during the
first 5 000 kilometres.
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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
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 light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is
too low » page 16, Warning lights. In this case, check the oil level with the dip-
stick, as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
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, but not above, if
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Inspecting and replenishing
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