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the different standards for petrol and diesel engines, the oil can be used for

both types of engines.

WARNING (continued)

•

After closing the bonnet, always check that it is properly secured. The

bonnet must be flush with the surrounding body panels.

If you notice that the bonnet latch is not secured when the vehicle is

•

moving, stop the vehicle immediately and close the bonnet properly. Risk

of accident.

Engine oil

Engine oil specifications

The engine used must conform to exact specifications.

Specifications

The engine comes with a special, high quality, multi grade oil that can be

used in all seasons of the year except for those regions affected by extreme

cold.

As the use of good quality oil is necessary for the correct operation and long

service life of the engine, when it becomes necessary to replenish or change

the oil, always use an oil that complies to the VW standards.

If it is not possible to find oil conforming to the VW standards then oil

conforming to the ACEA or API standards with an appropriate viscosity at

atmospheric temperature should be used instead. The use of this type of oil

may have some repercussions on the performance of the engine for example,

long starting time, increased consumption and a higher emission level.

If a top up is required then different oils may be mixed as long as they all

conform to the VW standards.

The specifications (VW standards) set out in the following page should

appear on the container of the service oil; the container will display together

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Oil properties

Viscosity

The viscosity class of the oil is selected according to the diagram.

When the ambient temperature falls outside the limits of the scale for a short

period, an oil change is not required.

Fig. 121 Types of oil

according to temperature

Engine type

Petrol

Specification

VW 501 01/ VW 502 00/ VW 504 00

VW 505 00/ VW 505 01/ VW 507 00/ VW 506 01

VW 505 01/ VW 507 00/ VW 506 01

Diesel

a)

Diesel injector pump

a)

VW 506 01/ VW 507 00

VW 507 00

Diesel injector pump for 118 kW engine

a)

Diesel engines with particle filter (DPF)

a)

Only recommended oils, otherwise engine damage may occur.

Mono-grade oil

These oils are only useful in a climate that is constantly very cold or very

warm.

Single grade oils are generally not suitable for all year round use, due to

6)

ranges of viscosity

.

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 guarantee.

6)

Viscosity: oil density.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

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Raise the bonnet ⇒ page 171.

Note

Pull out the dipstick.

Before a long trip, we recommend finding an engine oil that conforms to the

corresponding VW specifications and keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the

correct engine oil will always be available for a top-up if needed.

Wipe the dipstick with a cloth and insert it again, pushing it in as

far as it will go.

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Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level ⇒ fig. 122.

Checking the engine oil level

Replace the dipstick, pushing it in as far as it will go.

The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of the oil.

The position of the dipstick is shown in the corresponding engine compart-

ment diagram ⇒ page 224.

A

If the oil level is in area ⇒ ^{fig. 122}A^{, do not top up with oil.}

B

If the oil level is in area A, you may top up with oil (approx. 0,5 l).

C

^{If the oil level is in area}A^{, you must top up with oil (approx. 1,0 l).}

It is normal for the engine to consume a certain amount of oil. Consumption

can be up to 1.0 litres per 1,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level must

be checked at regular intervals, preferably when filling the tank and before a

journey.

When the engine is working hard, for instance during sustained high-speed

motorway cruising in summer, when towing a trailer or climbing on mountain

Fig. 122 Engine oil

dipstick.

A

^{passes, the oil level should preferably be kept within area}A ^{and not above}

this.

Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒

“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on

page 169 .

in

WARNING

Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be

carried out cautiously.

–

Park the vehicle on an even surface.

•

When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety

After stopping the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain

back into the sump.

warnings ⇒ page 169

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To avoid over-filling with engine oil, you should top-up using

small quantities, wait a while and check the oil level before

adding any more oil.

Caution

A

^{If the oil level is above the area}A ^{do not start the engine. This could result}

in damage to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact an Authorised

Service Centre.

B

^{As soon as the oil level is in area}A^{, carefully close the cap.}

The position of the oil filler opening is shown in the corresponding engine

compartment diagram ⇒ page 224.

Topping up engine oil 

Engine oil specification ⇒ page 172.

Top up gradually with small quantities of oil.

WARNING

Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil comes into contact with hot

engine components when topping up.

Caution

A

If the oil level is above the area A do not start the engine. This could result

in damage to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact a qualified work-

shop.

For the sake of the environment

Fig. 123 In the engine

compartment: Engine oil

filler cap

A

^{The oil level must never be above area}A^{. Otherwise oil can be drawn in}

through the crankcase breather and escape into the atmosphere via the

exhaust system.

Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒

“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on

page 169 .

in

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Unscrew cap from oil filler opening ⇒ fig. 123.

Top-up oil in small amounts, using the correct oil.

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