Checking the level and adding oil to the engine Skoda Octavia I Tour 1996 - 2010

Parts and consumables:

• Cloth gloves (optional)
• rags
• Funnel (as needed)
• Engine oil synthetic VAG Gear Oil G 060726A2 (gasoline)

Notes:

The manufacturer recommends using oils that meet the requirements of VW 501 01, VW 502 00, VW 503 00 or 504 00 ACEA class A2 or A3 (for gasoline engines), VW 506 01 or 508 00 class ACEA B3 or B4 (for diesel engines) . 

You should regularly check the oil level of the Skoda Octavia Tour in the engine, for example, every time you fill up the fuel tank. Be sure to check the engine oil level before a long trip.

 Skoda Octavia Tour  engine oil plays a vital role in ensuring engine performance and durability. Insufficient levels will result in premature engine wear and contamination. Use only high quality engine oil with detergent properties.

Engine oil consumption depends on driving style as well as climatic and road conditions. Oil consumption up to approximately 1 liter per 1000 kilometers is considered normal. A new engine may consume slightly more oil during the break-in period. 

Engine oil, engine and exhaust system components become very hot and can cause burns if touched inadvertently.​

Checking the oil level should be carried out  no earlier than 30 minutes  after the engine has stopped.  If the check is carried out immediately after turning off the engine, part of the oil will remain in the upper part of the engine and will not have time to drain into the sump, as a result of which the measurement result will not be correct.

Top up with original oil  of the same brand, viscosity and type as the previously filled one.

1.  Park the vehicle on level ground, allow the engine to cool, and  open the hood.   The oil filler plug is located on the cylinder head cover on the left side.

The oil level indicator (dipstick) with a yellow plastic tip is located at the front of the engine block.

2.  Before checking the level, remove the Skoda Octavia Tour oil dipstick from the engine guide tube.

Note:

Do not put a lot of effort to remove the probe. A little scrolling and pressing is only required to move it from its position.

3.  Wipe the dipstick with a clean rag to make it dry.

4. Install the dipstick back into the engine guide tube until it stops, wait a few seconds for the oil to leave a mark on the dipstick, and remove it again.

5.  There are marks on the end of the probe. The optimal level of the oil film should be in zone B. The level of the oil film is allowed in zone  C , but not lower. In this case, it is recommended to add oil and bring the level to zone B. The level of the oil film is allowed in zone  A , but not higher. If the oil level is close to the bottom mark or even below it, add oil to the engine.

Note:

• A - oil cannot be added;
• B  - oil can be added;
• C  - oil must be replenished.

6.  To add oil, turn the oil filler cap counterclockwise and remove it.

7. Add the correct amount of oil to the engine, checking the level with the dipstick. Before removing the dipstick, wait 3 minutes for the Skoda Octavia Tour oil to completely flow into the crankcase.

Note:

Under no circumstances should the upper mark (A) on the dipstick be exceeded. Therefore, it is better not to try to carry out ultra-precise, according to the top mark, oil filling into the car engine. Excess oil will be used up quickly, and oil burnout contributes to the formation of excessive deposits on engine parts. In addition, when the permissible level is exceeded, the crankshaft whips and foams the oil in the crankcase more intensively, which in some cases can contribute to the deterioration of lubrication.

Oil should be poured slowly. It is recommended to do this in small portions. It is necessary to stop periodically so that the oil has time to settle into the crankcase.

Useful advice:

It is recommended to use a funnel to make it easier to pour oil into the engine, otherwise there is a risk of it spilling onto the engine block, which, when burned, will give an unpleasant smell and can lead to serious problems.

8.  After topping up the oil, tighten the oil filler cap tightly. Clean up spilled liquid with a rag.

Notes:

Prolonged and frequent contact of exposed body parts with used engine oil can lead to various skin conditions, including dermatitis and skin cancer. Therefore, excessive contact with oil should be avoided and after work, contamination should be thoroughly washed off the skin. Therefore, the use of gloves is recommended.

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Source: carpedia.club