1998-2005 Volkswagen Lupo 2 Door Descriptions of work -> Power assisted steering: Check fluid level User Manual
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Lupo 1999 ➤ , Lupo 3L 1999 ➤  
Maintenance - Edition 03.2018  
4.22  
Power assisted steering: Check fluid  
level  
Note  
Vehicles with engine codes ANY, AYZ have an electro-me‐  
chanical power assisted steering, for this reason there is no  
oil level check.  
On vehicles with FSI engine and electro-hydraulic power as‐  
sisted steering there is also no oil level check.  
Carry out following procedure:  
4.22.1  
Oil in cold condition:  
– Do not start engine but bring front wheels to straight-ahead  
position.  
Engine codes AER, AHT, AKU, ALL, AMF  
– Fit a suitable screwdriver into cap recess -arrow- and unscrew  
cap with oil dipstick.  
– Wipe off dipstick using a clean cloth.  
– Screw filler cap on hand tight and unscrew again.  
Engine codes AFK, AHW, AKQ, ALD, ANV, APE, AQQ, AUA,  
AUB, AUC, AUD, AVY, BBY  
– Fit a suitable screwdriver into cap recess -arrow- and unscrew  
cap with oil dipstick.  
– Wipe off dipstick using a clean cloth.  
– Screw filler cap on hand tight and unscrew again.  
Continued for all vehicles:  
Note  
The cap must be fully screwed on in order to obtain an accurate  
fluid level reading.  
– Checking oil level: The oil level must be within the area of the  
grid -A-.  
Note  
If fluid level is above specified range, fluid must be extracted.  
If fluid level is below specified range, the hydraulic system  
must be checked for leaks (repair measure). It is not sufficient  
just to fill fluid. If the hydraulic system is not leaking, replenish  
power assisted steering oil - G 009 300 A2- .  
– Screw cap on hand tight (with a screwdriver).  
4. Descriptions of work:  
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Lupo 1999 ➤ , Lupo 3L 1999 ➤  
Maintenance - Edition 03.2018  
4.22.2  
Fluid at operating temperature (above  
approx. 50° C)  
– Do not start engine but bring front wheels to straight-ahead  
position.  
Engine codes AER, AHT, AKU, ALL, AMF  
– Fit a suitable screwdriver into cap recess -arrow- and unscrew  
cap with oil dipstick.  
– Wipe off dipstick using a clean cloth.  
– Screw filler cap on hand tight and unscrew again.  
Engine codes AFK, AHW, AKQ, ALD, ANV, APE, AQQ, AUA,  
AUB, AUC, AUD, AVY, BBY  
– Fit a suitable screwdriver into cap recess -arrow- and unscrew  
cap with oil dipstick.  
– Wipe off dipstick using a clean cloth.  
– Screw filler cap on hand tight and unscrew again.  
Continued for all vehicles:  
Note  
The cap must be fully screwed on in order to obtain an accurate  
fluid level reading.  
– Checking oil level: The oil level must be between min. and  
max. markings.  
Note  
If oil level is above max. marking, the excessive oil must be  
extracted.  
If oil level is below min. marking, the hydraulic system must be  
checked for leaks (repair measure). It is not sufficient just to  
fill fluid. If the hydraulic system is not leaking, replenish power  
assisted steering oil - G 009 300 A2- .  
– Screw cap on hand tight (with a screwdriver).  
4.23  
Fuel filter: Renewing (diesel engine)  
Engine code AKU  
4.23.1  
Note  
Ensure that no diesel fuel contacts coolant hoses. Clean ho‐  
ses immediately if soiled.  
Observe environmental regulations for disposal.  
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4. Descriptions of work:  

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