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Checking and refilling levels
Changing engine oil
For the sake of the environment
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals given in the
service schedule.
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Because of the disposal problems, the necessary special tools and
specialist knowledge required, we recommend that you have the engine oil
and filter changed by an Authorised Service Centre.
We recommend that you have the engine oil changed by an Authorised
Service Centre.
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Never pour oil down drains or into the ground.
Use a suitable container when draining the used oil. It has the be large
enough to hold all the engine oil
The two different oil change intervals are shown in the ⇒ Booklet “Service
schedule”.
WARNING
Coolant
Only change the oil yourself if you have the specialist knowledge required!
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Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings
Coolant specifications
⇒ page 169, “Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment”
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Coolant is a mixture of water and at least 40% coolant addi-
tive.
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Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil may cause burn injuries.
Wear eye protection to avoid injuries caused by splashes of oil.
When removing the oil drain plug with your fingers, keep your arm hori-
The cooling system must be filled with a mixture of water and at least 40 % of
our coolant additive G 12+ or an additive with the specification TT-VW 774 F
(it is dyed purple). This mixture gives the necessary frost protection down to
zontal to help prevent oil from running down your arm.
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Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into contact with engine oil.
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-25 C and protects the alloy parts of the cooling system against corrosion. It
Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be stored in a safe place out of
also prevents scaling and raises the boiling point of the coolant.
the reach of children until it is disposed of.
The concentration of coolant must always be at least 40% - even if frost
protection is not required.
Caution
If greater frost protection is required in very cold climates, the proportion of
the antifreeze additive G 12+ can be increased. However, the percentage of
coolant additives should not exceed 60%, as this would reduce the frost
protection. It would also reduce the cooling effect. A mixture with 60%
No additives should be used with engine oil. This could result in engine
damage. Any damage caused by the use of such additives would not be
covered by the factory warranty.
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coolant additive will give frost protection to approx. -40 C.
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