Get Practical tips -> Engine oil Guide for Seat Leon 4 Door Fourth Generation (2021-2026)

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The engine comes with a special, multi-grade

oil that can be used all year round.

SEAT recommends changing the oil at a spe-

cialised workshop. SEAT recommends an Of-

ficial SEAT 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.

General notes

SEAT recommends the use of engine oils ap-

proved according to the appropriate VW

standard. Use of engine oils that do not meet

these quality requirements can cause engine

damage.

For vehicles with an engine oil label

SEAT recommends the use of Original SEAT

Spare Part engine oils.

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

of the oils shown on the label Fig. 228. The

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label with the prescribed standard is located

Engine oil additives

at the front of 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.

Fig. 229 . If you use the recommended

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Fig. 228 In the engine compartment: engine

oil label

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. 229 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. Oth-

erwise, there is a danger of engine dam-

age.

Key to the Fig. 228:

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Petrol and CNG engines: VW 504 00,

ACEA C3 or API SN standard.

Information about the engine oil stand-

ard.

Diesel engines: VW 507 00, ACEA C3 or

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If you have topped up more than 0.5 l of

Information about engine oil viscosity.

API CJ-4, viscosity 0W-30.

engine oil, drive with the engine at low load

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Checking and refilling levels

Warning lamp

Checking the engine oil level

levels and within the medium RPM range as

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!

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-

If this warning lamp  starts to flash, and is accom-

panied by three audible warnings, switch off the en-

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

ble damage to the vehicle (engine, exhaust

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

and request assistance from the technical

service centre.

oil page 332.

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If the warning lamp  flashes although the oil level

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

idle speed! Obtain technical assistance.

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Do not start the engine if you have top-

Fig. 230 Engine oil dipstick.

ped up with a fluid other than engine oil.

Request assistance from the technical

service centre. Danger of engine damage!

The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of

the oil.

It lights up yellow



Check the engine oil level as soon as possible.

Replace oil as soon as you have the opportunity to

Note

Checking oil level

do so page 332.

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Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.

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 available

for a top-up if needed.

Briefly run the engine at idle speed until the

operating temperature is reached and then

stop.

It flashes yellow



Fault in the oil level sensor.

Have the check done by a specialised workshop. Un-

til 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

trol and warning lamps on page 88.

in Con-

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Then pull it out once more and check the oil

level Fig. 230. Top up with engine oil if

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necessary.

The oil must leave a mark between zones

and . It can never go above zone

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Zone : do not add oil.

The position of the oil filler opening is shown

in the corresponding engine compartment il-

Topping up the engine oil

Zone : you can add oil but keep the level

lustration page 329.

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in that zone.

Engine oil specification page 330.

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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, prefera-

bly when filling the tank and before a journey.

WARNING

Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil

comes into contact with hot engine compo-

nents when topping up.

CAUTION

Fig. 231 In the engine compartment: Engine oil

filler cap.

If the oil level is above area Fig. 230 A ,

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WARNING

do not start the engine. This could result in

damage to the engine and catalytic con-

verter. Contact a specialised workshop.

Any work carried out in the engine com-

partment or on the engine must be carried

out cautiously.

Before opening the bonnet, read and observe

the warnings

compartment on page 326.

in Working in the engine

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For the sake of the environment

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When working in the engine compart-

ment, always observe the safety warnings

The oil level must never be above zone

Topping up engine oil

page 326.

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Fig. 230 . Otherwise oil can be drawn

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Unscrew cap from engine oil filler opening

in through the crankcase breather and leak

into the atmosphere via the exhaust sys-

tem.

Fig. 231.

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CAUTION

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Carefully add oil in small quantities (no

If the oil level is above area , do not start

the engine. This could result in damage to

the engine and catalytic converter. Con-

tact a Technical Service.

more than 0.5 l).

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Note

To avoid adding too much oil, whenever you

add a certain amount, wait about 2 minutes

and recheck the oil level page 331.

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 available

for a top-up if needed.

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If necessary, add some more oil.

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When the oil level reaches at least zone

Fig. 230 , unscrew the engine oil filler

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cap carefully

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