Checking The Oil Level; Replenishing; Changing - Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual

Checking the oil level

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 130.
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine
Checking the oil level
Ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a level surface and the engine has
reached its operating temperature.
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Switch off the engine.
Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
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Open the bonnet.
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Pull out the dipstick.
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Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
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Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
Oil level within range
A
No oil must be refilled.
Oil level within range
B
Oil can be refilled. Afterwards, the oil level can lie in the range
Oil level within range
C
The engine must be topped up with oil so that the oil level at least reaches the
range .
B
The engine consumes a little oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5 l/
1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which you
operate your vehicle. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during the
first 5 000 kilometres.
Fig. 107
Dipstick
» Fig. 107.
.
A
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals. We recommend after each time
you refuel or prior to making a long journey.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range
the engine has been operating at high loads, for example, during a lengthy motor-
way trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high moun-
tain pass.
The warning light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is
too low » page 17, Engine oil. Check the oil level using the dipstick as soon as
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possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
The oil level must not exceed the range
the exhaust system!

Replenishing

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 130.
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Check the oil level » page 131.
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Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening
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Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct specifi-
cations » page 130.
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Check the oil level » page 131.
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Carefully screw on the oil filler opening cap and push the dipstick in fully.

Changing

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 130.
The engine oil must be changed according to prescribed service inter-
vals » page 108 or according to service interval display
, but not above, if
A
» Fig. 107 – there is a risk of damaging
A
» Fig. 105 on page 129.
» page 12 .
Inspecting and replenishing
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