4. If replenishment is necessary, mix clean water (not distilled)
with an appropriate glass cleaning product ΓΏ in the correct
proportion, as indicated on the packaging.
Β· Engine oil is toxic, always keep it out of the reach of children.
Β· Store engine oil only in its original tightly closed container.
Also keep this in mind with used oil until it is disposed of.
5. When the outside temperature is low, also add a special
antifreeze liquid so that the water cannot freeze ΓΏ .
Β· Continuous contact with engine oil
can damage the skin. Wash areas of skin that have
The window washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approx. 3 to
7.5 liters (3.1 to 7.9 quarts). depending on the vehicle and
equipment.
come into contact with oil thoroughly with soap and water.
Β· When the engine is running, engine oil is extremely hot and
can cause severe skin burns. Always wait for the engine
to cool down.
WARNING
Never mix coolant additives or similar unsuitable additives
with the windscreen washer fluid. Otherwise, an oily film may
form on the windscreen, making visibility considerably more
difficult.
Leaking or spilling engine oil can contaminate the
environment. If any operating fluid leaks out, please
collect it and dispose of it properly and in an environmentally
friendly manner.
WARNING
Never mix suitable cleaning products with others. Otherwise,
flocculation of the components could occur and clog the ejections.
engine oil standards
beef.
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chapter, on page 336.
engine oil
Vehicles with engine oil sticker
If you have to add engine oil, use an oil that meets the
standard on the sticker ΓΏ fig. 238.
Introduction to the topic
Engine oils are adapted to the requirements of engines and
exhaust gas cleaning systems, as well as the quality of the fuel.
In all combustion engines, for technical design reasons, the oil
comes into contact with combustion residues and fuel, which
affects the aging of the oil. It is important for the function and life
of the engine to use the correct oil. The engine is supplied from
the factory with a special multigrade synthetic oil which can
generally be used all year round.
At the end of the chapter, in the troubleshooting section, you
will find information about warning and control lights that come on
ΓΏ p. 339.
Fig. 238 Sticker with the engine oil standard and its
viscosity (schematic representation).
WARNING
Improper handling of engine oil can cause severe burns and
1 Engine Oil Standard Information
other injuries.
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2 Engine oil viscosity information
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Β· When carrying out work related to engine oil, always
wear eye protection.
The sticker with the specified engine oil standard is located on
the front of the compartment
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engine, next to the front bonnet release ΓΏ fig. 239 1
change engine oil
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The engine oil should be changed regularly. Please note the
service interval that applies to your vehicle. More detailed
information on service intervals can be found in the chapter
"Service" ΓΏ p. 380.
Changing the engine oil and filter requires special tools and
knowledge, and proper disposal of used oil is essential. For this
reason, always have the engine oil and filter changed by a
qualified specialist workshop. Volkswagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
Fig. 239 Location: to the side of the front bonnet
release (schematic representation).
If this engine oil is used, you can correct the oil level as many
times as necessary ΓΏ p. 338.
Engine oil additives cause new oil to darken after a short engine
run time. This is normal and is not a reason to change the oil
more frequently.
Vehicles without engine oil sticker
You can find out the standard for the engine oil prescribed for
WARNING
your vehicle in a specialist workshop.
When in exceptional cases you have to change the engine oil
yourself, please note the following: Β· Always wear eye protection.
If you have to add engine oil, use that oil. If the prescribed
engine oil is used, you can correct the oil level as many times as
necessary ΓΏ p. 338.
If the prescribed engine oil is not available, in an emergency you
can add a maximum of 0.5 liters of oil of the following standards
until the next regular oil change:
Β· To avoid burns, always wait for the
engine cools down completely.
Keep your arms horizontal
when unscrewing the oil discharge screw by hand so that
oil cannot flow down them.
β Gasoline engines: VW 504 00 standard
and ACEA C3 or API SP, viscosity 0 W-30.
β MultiFuel engines: VW standard 502 00
and ACEA A3/B4, viscosity 5 W-40.
Β· To collect used oil, use a suitable container that has at least
the same capacity as the engine.
β Diesel engines: VW standard 507 00 and ACEA C3, vis
cosity 0 W-30.
Β· Never store engine oil in food cans, bottles or other empty
containers, as other people could mistake it.
Volkswagen recommends having the oil changed by a qualified
specialist workshop.
Volkswagen recommends going to a Volkswagen dealer for this.
Β· Engine oil is toxic and should be kept out of the reach of
children.
WARNING
Before changing engine oil, first find out where you can
properly dispose of used oil.
Volkswagen recommends using engine oils approved according
to the corresponding VW standard in each case. Using engine
oils that do not meet these quality requirements can cause engine
damage.
Always dispose of used oil in an environmentally
friendly manner. Never dispose of used oil in gardens
or forests, in the sewage network, on streets or roads, in rivers
or other types of water.
Volkswagen recommends original Volkswagen oil.
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B The engine oil level is in the normal zone.
engine oil consumption
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C The engine oil level is too low.
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on page 336.
jo. If necessary, pay attention to the messages
displayed on the instrument panel display and
add engine oil.
Engine oil consumption can vary from engine to
engine and over the life of the engine.
Oil consumption can be up to 1 l (1 quart) per 2,000
km (1,200 mi) depending on driving style and the
conditions in which the vehicle is used. In the case
of new vehicles, during the first 5,000 km (3,100 mi)
this consumption can be even higher. For this
reason, the oil level should be checked regularly,
preferably when refueling and before going on long
journeys.
If the engine is subjected to great stress (eg,
taking long motorway journeys in summer or
crossing high mountain passes), the oil level should
be in the upper permissible range ΓΏ p. 338.
Fig. 241 In the engine compartment: engine oil filler
cap (schematic representation).
Check engine oil level and top up oil
Perform the following steps in the order listed
ΓΏ :
1. Park the vehicle with the engine at operating
temperature on a level surface to avoid
incorrect checking of the engine oil level.
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on page 336.
2. Shut off the engine and wait at least 5 minutes
for the engine oil to return to the oil pan.
3. Open the front hood ΓΏ p. 334.
4. Locate the engine oil filler neck and oil dipstick.
You can recognize the filler neck by the symbol
on the cap ΓΏ fig. 241, and the measuring rod,
by its colored upper end ΓΏ fig. 240. If you are
not sure where the cap and dipstick are located,
go to an appropriately qualified specialist
workshop.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen
dealer.
Fig. 240 Engine oil level marks on the oil dipstick
(variants).
5. Pull the dipstick out of the guide tube and
wipe it clean with a clean rag.
6. Push the dipstick back into the guide tube as
A The engine oil level is too high.
far as it will go. If there is a notch on the top of
the dipstick, when inserting the dipstick into
the guide tube, this notch must fit into the
corresponding slot in the top of the tube.
If necessary, pay attention to the messages
shown on the instrument panel display and
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
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7. Pull out the dipstick again
in the corresponding slot located at the upper end of the
tube.
and check the oil level in it as follows ΓΏ fig. 240:
17. Close the front hood ΓΏ p. 334.
A The engine oil level is too high. Gives
WARNING
If this is the case, take into account the messages that
appear on the instrument panel display and contact a
suitably qualified specialized workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
If engine oil comes into contact with hot engine parts, it could
ignite. This could cause a fire, burns and other serious injuries.
B The engine oil level is in the zone
Β· If oil is spilled on cold engine components, the oil may become
hot and ignite when the engine is running.
normal. Engine oil can be filled up to the upper limit of
this zone if, e.g. For example, the engine is subjected to
,
great stress. ΓΏ ΓΏ Proceed to step 8 or 16.
Β· After topping up the oil, always make sure to
that the oil filler cap is firmly screwed on and that the
dipstick for the oil level is correctly inserted in the guide
tube. This will prevent oil from leaking out and onto hot
C The engine oil level is too
low. Add without fail engine oil. ΓΏ ΓΏ Proceed
engine components when the engine is running.
to step 8.
,
8. After checking the oil level, push the dipstick back into the
guide tube as far as it will go.
WARNING
9. Unscrew the oil filler cap ΓΏ fig. 241.
Β· If you have inadvertently added too much engine oil and
the level is in the zone, do not start the engine. avi
10. Add oil little by little and in small amounts, not more than
0.5 l (0.5 qt) total. Volks wagen recommends using
engine oils approved according to the relevant VW standard
in each case ΓΏ p. 336.
,
ΓΏ fig. 240 Go
to a duly qualified specialized workshop and, if
necessary, request the help of specialized
personnel. Otherwise the catalytic converter and
the engine could be damaged!
11. In order not to overfill the tank, each time
To add oil, wait at least 1 minute for the oil to flow into the
oil pan to the mark on the dipstick.
Β· When replenishing operating fluids, make sure you pour the
correct fluids into the correct fill ports. Using the wrong
operating fluids can cause serious malfunctions and engine
damage.
12. Check the oil level on the dipstick again before adding
another small amount of oil. Never top up engine oil ΓΏ .
Do not allow the engine oil level to exceed the area ΓΏ
fig. 240 A. Otherwise, oil could be suthcekecdrainktcharosuegh
13. At the end of the process, the oil level should be in the
center of the area ΓΏ fig. 240B . It must never be in the
breather and into the atmosphere through the exhaust system.
area ΓΏ fig. 240A
.
14. If you have inadvertently added too much engine oil and
the level is in the area ΓΏ fig. 240 A Contact a suitably
Problems and solutions
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qualified specializeddownoorktsshtoaprtatnhde,eifnngeincees.sary, request
the help of specialized personnel. Volkswagen
Note and , on page 331, and , at the beginning of this
chapter, on page 336.
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
15. After refilling, close the oil filler neck with the cap.
Engine oil pressure too low Warning light flashes red.
A message to this effect is shown on the instrument panel
display.
16. Insert the dipstick into the guide tube as far as it will go. If
there is a notch on the top of the dipstick, when inserting
the dipstick into the guide tube, this notch must engage
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(0.5 qt) total, or note the recommendation in the instrument
pack.
Do not continue the march! Otherwise they can
damage to the engine.
5. If the control indicator lights up even though the
oil level is correct, do not continue driving or leave the
engine running. Failure to do so may cause engine damage.
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
guro.
2. Shut off the engine.
6. Consult a suitably qualified specialist workshop for help.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
3. Check the engine oil level ΓΏ p. 338.
4. If the warning lamp flashes even though the oil level is correct,
do not continue driving or leave the engine running.
Engine oil level too high
The control indicator lights up yellow. A message to this
effect is displayed on the instrument panel display.
5. Consult a suitably qualified specialist workshop for help.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
guro.
Engine oil level too low
2. Shut off the engine.
The warning lamp flashes red. A message to this effect is shown
on the instrument panel display.
3. Check the engine oil level ΓΏ p. 338.
4. If the oil level is too high, do not continue driving or leave the
Do not continue the march! Failure to do so may cause
engine running. Failure to do so may cause engine damage.
engine damage.
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
guro.
5. After checking, seek help from an appropriately qualified
specialist workshop. Volks wagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Check the engine oil level ΓΏ p. 338.
either
Fault in engine oil system
4. If necessary, add oil little by little and in small quantities,
not more than 0.5 l (0.5 qt) total, or follow the
recommendation on the instrument pack.
tor
The control indicator flashes yellow. A message to this effect is
shown on the instrument panel display.
5. If the control indicator lights up even though the
oil level is correct, do not continue driving or leave the
engine running. Failure to do so may cause engine damage.
1. Go to a duly qualified specialized workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
6. Consult a suitably qualified specialist workshop for help.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
Engine coolant
Engine oil level too low The control indicator lights
Introduction to the topic
up yellow. A message to this effect is displayed on the
instrument panel display.
Only carry out work on the engine cooling system yourself if
you are familiar with the necessary operations and the generally
applicable safety measures, and if you have the appropriate
tools, media and operating fluids. Improper work can lead to
serious injuries ΓΏ . If necessary, have all work carried out by a
suitably qualified specialist workshop. Volkswagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
guro.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Check the engine oil level ΓΏ p. 338.
4. If necessary, add oil little by little and in small quantities,
not more than 0.5 l
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