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Checking fluid levels

Fig. 151 Diagram for the location of the various elements.

Engine oil level dipstick

Engine oil filler cap

Note

The layout of parts may vary depending on

the engine.

Brake fluid reservoir

Vehicle battery

Windscreen washer reservoir

Engine oil

The checking and refilling of service fluids

are carried out on the components men-

tioned above. These operations are descri-

bed in the ››› page 166.

General notes

Fig. 152 For vehicles with the battery in the

luggage compartment.

The engine comes with a special, multi-grade

oil that can be used all year round.

Overview

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.

From time to time, the levels of the different

fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never

fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious

damage to the engine may be caused.

You will find further explanations, instruc-

tions and restrictions on the technical speci-

fications as of ››› page 208.

Coolant expansion tank

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Checking and refilling levels

The specifications (VW standards) set out in

the following page should appear on the con-

tainer of the service oil; when the container

displays the specific standards for petrol and

diesel engines together, it means that the oil

can be used for both types of engines.

Because this oil is essential for extending the

service intervals, it must only be used ob-

serving the following indications:

Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*

The Maintenance Programme states whether

your vehicle is fitted with a diesel particulate

filter.

●

Avoid mixing it with oil for fixed service in-

tervals.

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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Only in exceptional circumstances, if the

We recommend that the oil change indicated

in the Maintenance Programme, be per-

formed by a technical service or specialised

workshop.

engine oil level is too low ››› page 170 and

LongLife oil is not available, it is permitted to

top up (once) with oil for fixed service inter-

vals ››› page 169 (up to a maximum of 0.5 li-

tres).

The correct oil specifications for your engine

are listed in the ››› page 169, Oil properties.

●

Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.

Only in exceptional circumstances, if the

Fixed service intervals*

engine oil level is too low ››› page 170 and

you cannot obtain the oil specified for your

vehicle, you can use a small quantity of oil

(once) conforming to the VW 506 00,

VW 506 01, VW 505 00, VW 505 01 or

ACEA B3/ACEA B4 specification. (up to 0.5 l).

Service intervals

If your vehicle does not have the “LongLife

service interval” or it has been disabled (by

request), you may use oils for fixed service

intervals, which also appear in ››› page 169,

Oil properties. In this case, your vehicle must

be serviced after a fixed interval of 1

year/15,000 km (10,000 miles)(whatever

comes first) ››› Booklet Maintenance Pro-

gramme.

Service intervals can be flexible (LongLife

service) or fixed (dependent on time/dis-

tance travelled).

If the PR code that appears on the back of the

Maintenance Programme booklet is PR QI6,

this means that your vehicle has the LongLife

service program. If it lists the codes QI1, QI2,

QI3, QI4 or QI7, the interval service is de-

pendent on the time/distance travelled.

Oil properties

●

In exceptional circumstances, if the engine

Engine type

Specification

oil level is too low ››› page 170 and you can-

not obtain the oil specified for your vehicle,

you can add a small quantity of oil conform-

ing to the specification ACEA A2 or ACEA A3

(petrol engines) or ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 (die-

sel engines) (up to 0.5 l).

Petrol without flexible serv-

ice interval

VW 502 00/VW 504 00

Flexible service intervals (LongLife service

intervals*)

Special oils and processes have been devel-

oped which, depending on the characteris-

tics and individual driving profiles, enable

the extension of the oil change service (Long-

Life service intervals).

Petrol with flexible service

interval (LongLife)

VW 504 00

Diesel. Engines without Par- VW 505 01/VW 506

ticulate filter (DPF) 01/VW 507 00

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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, prefera-

bly when filling the tank and before a jour-

ney.

Checking the engine oil level

Engine type

Specification

Diesel. Particulate Filter En-

gines (DPF).

With or without flexible

service interval (with and

without LongLife)^a)

VW 507 00

WARNING

Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the

Any work carried out in the engine compart-

ment or on the engine must be carried out

cautiously.

engine.

Engine oil additives

●

When working in the engine compartment,

No type of additive should be mixed with the

engine oil. The deterioration caused by these

additives is not covered by the warranty.

always observe the safety warnings

››› page 166.

Fig. 153 Engine oil dipstick.

Read the additional information carefully

CAUTION

Note

›››

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If the oil level is above the area

do not

Before a long trip, we recommend finding an

engine oil that conforms to the correspond-

ing VW specifications and recommend keep-

ing it in the vehicle. This way, the correct en-

gine oil will always be available for a top-up if

needed.

start the engine. This could result in damage

to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact

a Technical Service.

Checking oil level

–

Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.

Briefly run the engine at idle speed until

the operating temperature is reached and

then stop.

Topping up engine oil 

–

Wait for about two minutes.

Read the additional information carefully

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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.

Before opening the bonnet, read and observe

the warnings ››› in Safety instructions on

working in the engine compartment on

page 166.

–

Then pull it out again and check the oil lev-

el. Top up with engine oil if necessary.

The position of the oil filler opening is shown

in the corresponding engine compartment il-

lustration ››› page 168.

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

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Engine oil specification ››› page 169.

●

WARNING

Never pour oil down drains or into the

ground.

Only change the engine oil yourself if you

have the specialist knowledge required!

WARNING

●

Use a suitable container when draining the

Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil

comes into contact with hot engine compo-

nents when topping up.

used oil. It must be large enough to hold all

the engine oil.

●

Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-

serve the warnings››› page 166, Safety in-

structions on working in the engine compart-

ment.

CAUTION

If the oil level is above the area

●

Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil

may cause burn injuries.

Cooling system

do not

start the engine. This could result in damage

to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact

a specialised workshop.

●

Wear eye protection to avoid injuries, such

as acid burns, caused by splashes of oil.

Engine coolant specifications

●

When removing the oil drain plug with your

The engine cooling system is supplied from

the factory with a specially treated mixture of

water and, at least, 40 % of the additive G 13

(TL-VW 774 J). The engine coolant additive is

recognisable by its purple colour. This mix-

ture of water and additive gives the necessa-

ry frost protection down to -25°C (-13 F) and

protects the light alloy parts of the cooling

system against corrosion. It also prevents

scaling and considerably raises the boiling

point of the coolant.

fingers, keep your arm horizontal to help pre-

vent oil from running down your arm.

For the sake of the environment

●

Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into

The oil level must never be above area

contact with engine oil.

Otherwise oil can be drawn in through the

crankcase breather and escape into the at-

mosphere via the exhaust system.

●

Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be

stored in a safe place out of the reach of chil-

dren.

CAUTION

Changing engine oil

No additives should be used with engine oil.

This could result in engine damage. Any dam-

age caused by the use of such additives

Read the additional information carefully

To protect the engine cooling system, the

percentage of additive must always be at

least 40 %, even in warm climates where an-

ti-freeze protection is not required.

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would not be covered by the factory warranty.

The engine oil must be changed at the inter-

vals given in the service schedule.

For the sake of the environment

If greater frost protection is required in very

cold climates, the proportion of additive can

be increased. However, the percentage of ad-

ditive should not exceed 60%, as this would

reduce the frost protection and, in turn, de-

crease the cooling capacity.

We recommend that you have the engine oil

changed by a Technical Service.

●

Because of disposal problems and the spe-

cial tools and specialist knowledge required,

we recommend that you have the engine oil

and filter changed by a Technical Service.

The oil change intervals are shown in the

Maintenance Programme.

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