Skoda 2012 Superb - Checking the Engine Oil Level; Engine Compartment Overview

Closing the bonnet
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Pull the bonnet down far enough to overcome the force of the pressurised gas
spring.
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Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 30 cm –
do not push it in!
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Check whether the bonnet is closed properly.
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Engine compartment overview
Fig. 160 1.6 l/77 kW diesel engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 183.
Coolant expansion reservoir 187
Windshield washer fluid reservoir 189
Engine oil filler opening 186
Engine oil dipstick 185
Brake fluid reservoir 188
Battery (below a cover) 189
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
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Checking the engine oil level
Fig. 161
Dipstick
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 183.
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine » Fig. 161.
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
A
after doing this.
Oil level within range
C
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Oil must be refilled » Fig. 161. It is sufficient, once this is done, to keep the oil
level within range
B
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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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Inspecting and replenishing