Get Practical tips -> Engine oil Guide for Cupra Leon 4 Door First Generation (2020-2026)

Checking and refilling levels

The engine comes with a special, multi-

grade oil that can be used all year round.

a specialised CUPRA Service or SEAT Official

Service.

Engine oil

Because the use of high-quality oil is essen-

tial for the correct operation of the engine

and its long useful life, when topping up or

changing oil, use only those oils that comply

with VW standards.

CUPRA recommends the use of engine oils

approved according to the appropriate VW

standard. Use of engine oils that do not meet

these quality requirements can cause engine

damage.

General notes

CUPRA recommends the use of Original

SEAT Spare Part engine oils.

For vehicles with an engine oil label

If the engine oil has to be topped up, use one

of the oils shown on the label Fig. 218 .

The label with the prescribed standard is lo-

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Engine oil additives

No type of additive should be mixed with the

engine oil. The deterioration caused by

these additives is not covered by the warran-

ty.

cated at the front of the engine compart-

ment Fig. 219

. If you use the recom-

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Fig. 218 In the engine compartment: en-

gine oil label

mended engine oil, you can top up the oil as

often as necessary.

CAUTION

For vehicles without an engine oil label

Take the following into account if you have

refilled with an engine oil different to those

specified in the aforementioned standards,

or by your SEAT technical service centre:

Contact a specialised workshop or SEAT offi-

cial service for information about the corre-

sponding standard.

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There is no way of completely avoiding

If the engine oil level is too low

the danger of causing damage to the en-

gine and particulate filter.

If the recommended engine oil is not availa-

ble, in the event of an emergency you can

change the oil once with a maximum of 0.5 L

of the next oil until the next oil change:

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You can continue driving with the vehicle

Fig. 219 In the engine compartment: area

where the engine oil label is located

if the refill was no more than 0.5 l of engine

oil. Go to a specialised workshop as soon as

possible and request an oil change. Other-

wise, there is a danger of engine damage.

Key to the Fig. 218 :

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Petrol engines: VW 504 00, ACEA C3 or

Information about the engine oil stand-

API SN standard.

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If you have topped up more than 0.5 l of

ard.

engine oil, drive with the engine at low load

levels and within the medium RPM range as

CUPRA recommends changing the oil at a

specialised workshop. CUPRA recommends

Information about engine oil viscosity.

319

Practical tips

Warning lamp

Checking the engine oil level

a maximum. Do not drive at more than 80

km/h and do not travel more than 300 km

(approximately). Go to a specialised work-

shop as soon as possible and request an oil

change. Otherwise, there is a danger of en-

gine damage.

It lights up red

Do not carry on driving!

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Engine oil pressure too low.

Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level.

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You are responsible for the risk of possi-

ble damage to the vehicle (engine, exhaust

system). If in doubt, do not start the engine

and request assistance from the technical

service centre.

If this warning lamp

nied by three audible warnings, switch off the engine

and check the oil level. If necessary, add more oil

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starts to flash, and is accompa-

page 321.

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Do not start the engine if you have top-

If the warning lamp

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flashes although the oil level is

correct, stop driving. Do not even run the engine at

idle speed! Obtain technical assistance.

ped up with a fluid other than engine oil.

Request assistance from the technical serv-

ice centre. Danger of engine damage!

Fig. 220 Engine oil dipstick.

The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of

the oil.

It lights up yellow

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Note

Check the engine oil level as soon as possible.

Checking oil level

Replace oil as soon as you have the opportunity to do

so page 321 .

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Before a long trip, we recommend finding

an engine oil that conforms to the corre-

sponding VW specifications and recom-

mend keeping it in the vehicle. This way,

the correct engine oil will always be availa-

ble for a top-up if needed.

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Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.

Briefly run the engine at idle speed until

the operating temperature is reached and

then stop.

It flashes yellow

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Fault in the oil level sensor.

Have the check done by a specialised workshop. Until

then it is advisable to check the oil level every time you

refuel.

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Wait for about 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.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

in Con-

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Then pull it out once more and check the

trol and warning lamps on page 87.

oil level Fig. 220 . Top up with engine oil

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if necessary.

The oil must leave a mark between zones

and . It can never go above zone

320

Checking and refilling levels

Topping up the engine oil

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Zone : do not add oil.

The position of the oil filler opening is shown

in the corresponding engine compartment

Zone : you can add oil but keep the level

illustration page 318 .

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in that zone.

Engine oil specification page 319 .

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Zone : add oil until zone

Depending on how you drive and the condi-

tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con-

sumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil

consumption is likely to be higher for the first

5,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level

must be checked at regular intervals, pref-

erably when filling the tank and before a

journey.

WARNING

Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil

comes into contact with hot engine com-

ponents when topping up.

CAUTION

Fig. 221 In the engine compartment: En-

gine oil filler cap.

If the oil level is above area Fig. 220

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do not start the engine. This could result in

damage to the engine and catalytic con-

verter. Contact a specialised workshop.

WARNING

Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-

Any work carried out in the engine com-

partment or on the engine must be carried

out cautiously.

serve the warnings

engine compartment on page 316.

in Working in the

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For the sake of the environment

The oil level must never be above zone

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When working in the engine compart-

Topping up engine oil

ment, always observe the safety warnings

Fig. 220 . Otherwise oil can be drawn in

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Unscrew cap from engine oil filler opening

page 316.

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through the crankcase breather and leak

into the atmosphere via the exhaust sys-

tem.

Fig. 221.

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Carefully add oil in small quantities (no

more than 0.5 l).

CAUTION

If the oil level is above area , do not start

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Note

To avoid adding too much oil, whenever

the engine. This could result in damage to

the engine and catalytic converter. Contact

a Technical Service.

you add a certain amount, wait about 2 mi-

nutes and recheck the oil level page 320 .

Before a long trip, we recommend finding

an engine oil that conforms to the corre-

sponding VW specifications and recom-

mend keeping it in the vehicle. This way,

the correct engine oil will always be availa-

ble for a top-up if needed.

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If necessary, add some more oil.

When the oil level reaches at least zone

Fig. 220 , unscrew the engine oil filler

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cap carefully

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