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Checking and refilling levels 213
Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an engine oil that conforms to the
corresponding VW specifications and keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the
correct engine oil will always be available for a top-up if needed.
Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of the oil.
Checking oil level
– Park the vehicle where it is horizontal.
– Briefly let the engine idle until the service temperature is
reached, then stop.
– Wait two minutes.
– Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and
insert it again, pushing it in as far as it will go.
– Then pull it out once more and check the oil level ⇒ fig. 164. Top
up with engine oil if necessary.
Oil level in area
- Do not add oil.
Oil level in area
- Oil can be topped up. The indicated oil level should be after the zone
Oil level in area
- Oil must be topped up. The indicated oil level should be after the zone
Depending on how you drive and the conditions in which the car is used, oil
consumption can be up to 0.5 ltr./1000 km. Oil consumption is likely to be
higher for the first 5000 km. For this reason the engine oil level must be
checked at regular intervals, preferably when filling the tank and before a
journey.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be
carried out cautiously.
• When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒ page 208.
Caution
If the oil level is above the area do not start the engine. This could result
in damage to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact an Authorised
Service Centre.
Fig. 164 Engine oil
dipstick.
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A
A
B
A
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A
C
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