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Checking and refilling levels
If the recommended engine oil is not availa-
bl
e
, in the e
vent of an emergency you can
add oil once up to a maximum of 0.5 L of the
next oil until the next oil change:
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Valid for vehicles with petrol engines:
standard VW 504 00, VW 502 00,
VW 508 00, ACEA C or API SN.
Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*
Only VW 507 00 engine oil, with reduced ash
formation, may be used in diesel engines
equipped with particulate filter. Using other
types of oil will cause a higher soot concen-
tration and reduce the life of the DPF. There-
fore:
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Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.
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Only in exceptional circumstances, if the
engine oil level is too low
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you cannot obtain the oil specified for your
vehicle, you can use a small quantity of oil
(once) conforming to the specifications
VW 506 00, VW 506 01, VW 505 00,
VW 505 01 or ACEA B3/ACEA B4 (up to 0.5 l)
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Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding
an engine oil that conforms to the corr
e-
sponding VW specifications and recom-
mend keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the
correct engine oil will always be available
for a top-up if needed.
Warning lamp
It lights up red
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.
It lights up yellow
Check the engine oil level as soon as possible.
Top up the oil at the next opport
unity
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It flashes yellow
Fault in the oil level sensor.
Take the v
ehicle to a specialised workshop to have
the system inspected. Until then it is advisable to
check the oil level every time you refuel.
If this warning symbol st
arts t
o fl
ash, and
is accompanied by three audible warnings,
switch off the engine and check the oil level. If
necessary, add more oil
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If the warning lamp
flashes although the
oil level is correct, stop driving. Do not even
run the engine at idle speed! Obtain technical
assistance.
Checking engine oil level
Fig. 310
Engine oil dipstick.
Read the additional information carefully
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The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of
the oil.
Checking oil level
–
Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
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Briefly run the engine at idle speed until the
operating temperature is reached and then
stop.
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Wait for about two minutes.
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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
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Fig. 310. Top up with engine oil if
necessary.
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