Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Engine oil 147
Diesel engines: VW 507 00, VW 509 00,
ACEA C3, API CJ-4
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Engine oil
Checking the fill level and topping up
For vehicles without a particulate filter, VW 505 01
can be optionally used.
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface
✓ The parked engine is warm
Changing
Have the oil changed by a specialist garage.
Checking the level
Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back
into the oil sump.
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Troubleshooting
Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it out
again.
Engine oil pressure too low
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flashes, lights up at the same time
or
Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in
again.
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flashes, lights up at the same time
Check the engine oil level.
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The oil level is OK, the warning light continues to
flash:
Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist
garage.
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Engine oil level too low
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The oil level must be within the marked range.
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NOTICE
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Message regarding required engine oil top up
Risk of damage to the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem!
The oil level must not be outside the marked range.
If it is not possible to top up the engine oil or if the
oil level is above the marked range, do not continue
driving. Stop the engine and seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
Check the engine oil level, top up with oil if re-
quired.
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Engine oil level too high
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Do not use any oil additives.
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Consumption
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Message regarding the need to reduce the
engine oil level
Depending on driving style and operating conditions,
the engine consumes some oil, up to 0.5 l/1000 km.
Consumption may be higher over the next 5000 km.
Check the engine oil level.
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Refilling
The oil level is too high:
Unscrew the cover of the engine oil filler opening.
Top up the oil to the correct specification in 0.5 li-
tre portions.
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Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Check the oil level.
Screw on the cover of the engine oil filler opening.
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Engine oil level sensor impaired
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Specification
Ask a specialist garage for the correct engine oil
specification for your vehicle.
or
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Message regarding the engine oil sensor
If no oil of the correct specification is available, max.
0.5 l of oil with the following specifications may be
used until the next oil change:
Drive on, exercising appropriate caution.
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Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Petrol engines: VW 504 00, VW 508 00,
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ACEA C3, ACEA C5
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