Diesel engine
a)
Specification
1.6 l/66, 77 kW TDI CR VW 507 00
a)
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a DPF.
Vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol engines Specification
1.2 litres/55 kW VW 501 01, VW 502 00
1.2 l/63 kW TSI VW 502 00
1.2 l/77 kW TSI VW 502 00
1.4 l/90 kW TSI VW 501 01, VW 502 00
1.6 litres/77 kW VW 501 01, VW 502 00
Diesel engine
a)
Specification
1.6 l/66, 77 kW TDI CR VW 507 00
a)
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a DPF.
CAUTION
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If the above engine oils are not available, a different engine oil can be used in
an emergency. 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. 128 Principle sketch: Dipstick
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level .
Dipstick » Fig. 128
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.
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 display of the instrument cluster shows a check
mark
as well as the relevant notification » page 36. Check the oil level using
the dipstick as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
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The oil level must never be above the range
A
» Fig. 128 - risk of damage to
the motor as well as the exhaust system!
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Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with engine oil
under the current circumstances! 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.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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