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Vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol engines Specification
1.2 l/66, 81 kW TSI
VW 502 001.4 l/92 kW TSI
1.6 l./81 kW MPI
Diesel engines
a)
Specification
1.4 l/66 kW TDI CR
VW 507 00
1.6 l/85 kW TDI CR
a)
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a DPF.
CAUTION
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In an emergency, another engine oil to be refilled. To prevent damage to the
engine, a maximum of 0.5 litres only of the following engine oils may be used:
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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.
Checking the oil level
Fig. 154
Principle sketch: Dipstick
Read and observe and on page 146 first.
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level .
Dipstick » Fig. 154
The oil level must be within this range.
The oil can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are satisfied.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine operating temperature is reached.
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The engine is turned off.
The bonnet is open.
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 instrument cluster display shows a warning light
as well as the relevant notification » page 37. Check the oil level using the dip-
stick as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
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The oil level must never be above the range
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» Fig. 154 - risk of damage to
the motor as well as the exhaust system.
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If for some reason, it is not possible to top up the engine oil,
do not contin-
ue driving! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
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If the oil level is above the range
A
,
do not continue to drive! Switch off
the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Replenishing
Read and observe and on page 146 first.
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Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening » Fig. 152 on page 145.
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Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct speci-
fications » page 146.
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Check the oil level » page 147.
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Screw the lid of the engine oil filler closed carefully.
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Pull the dipstick out as far as the stop.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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