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Practical tips
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R
epl
ace the dipstick
, pushing it in as far as
it will go. If the dipstick has a mark, when you
reintroduce it this mark should slot into the
corresponding groove located on the upper
end of the tube.
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Remove the oil dipstick again and check
the engine oil level.
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After reading the oil level, replace the dip-
stick in the tube completely.
Adding oil after checking the level
Only add engine oil in small quantities and in
steps:
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Unscrew the cap from engine oil filler neck
on the cylinder head
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Fig. 292. If you are
not sure where the cap is, request help from a
specialist.
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Only refill using approved SEAT engine oil in
small quantities (no more than 0.5 l)
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page 327.
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To avoid adding too much oil, each time
you add a quantity, wait until the oil has flow-
ed into the crankcase so that it can be meas-
ured with the dipstick.
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Check the oil level before adding any more
oil. Do not top up with too much engine oil
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.
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When the oil level is at least in the
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›
›
Fig. 291
B
zone, insert the dipstick into the
t
ube fully t
o av
oid engine oil escaping when
the engine is running.
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After topping up the oil, ensure that the cap
is screwed on to the filler neck correctly.
WARNING
Oil could catch fire if it comes into contact
with hot engine components. This could
lead t
o a fire, explosion and severe injuries.
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Always ensure that after topping of oil,
the engine oil filler cap is correctly tight-
ened. This will avoid engine oil spilling onto
hot engine parts when the engine is run-
ning.
CAUTION
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If the engine oil lev
el is above the area
›››
Fig. 291
A
do not start the engine. Re-
quest help from specialised staff
. Other-
wise catalytic converter and engine dam-
age may occur.
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When refilling or changing service liq-
uids, ensure that you put the liquids into the
right tank. Making a mistake when refilling
could cause serious malfunctions and
damage the engine!
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above zone
›››
Fig. 291
A
. Otherwise oil can be drawn in
through the crank
case breather and leak
into the atmosphere via the exhaust sys-
tem.
Engine oil consumption
The consumption of engine oil can be differ-
ent from one engine to another and can v
ary
during the useful life of the engine.
Depending on driving style and the condi-
tions of use, the consumption of engine oil
can reach 1 litre every 2,000 km (one quarter
of a gallon every 1,200 miles); for new vehi-
cles, this could be higher for the first
5,000 km (3,000 miles). For this reason the
engine oil level must be checked at regular
intervals, preferably when filling the tank and
before a journey.
Topping up engine oil
Read the additional information carefully
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›
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page 41
The engine oil must be changed regularly ac-
cording to the specifications of the Mainte-
nance Programme.
Due to the problems linked with disposing of
used oil and the need for suitable tools and
special knowledge, always visit a specialised
workshop to have the engine oil and filter
changed. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service.
Detailed information on the service intervals
is shown in the Maintenance Programme.
328
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