Checking and refilling levels
The position of the oil filler opening is shown
in the corr
esponding engine compartment
illustr
ation
›››
page 322 .
Engine oil specification
›››
page 322 .
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil
comes into contact with hot engine com-
ponents when topping up.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above area
›››
Fig. 203
A
,
do not start the engine. This could r
esult in
damage to the engine and catalytic con-
verter. Contact a specialised workshop.
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above zone
›››
Fig. 203
A
. Otherwise oil can be drawn in
through the cr
ankcase breather and leak
into the atmosphere via the exhaust sys-
tem.
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding
an engine oil that conforms to the corre-
sponding VW specifications and recom-
mend keeping it in the vehicle. This way,
the correct engine oil will always be availa-
ble for a top-up if needed.
Engine oil change
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed b
y a Technical Service.
WARNING
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
have the specialist knowledge required!
●
Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the warnings
›››
page 319 .
●
Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil
may cause burn injuries.
●
Wear eye protection to avoid injuries,
such as acid burns, caused by splashes of
oil.
●
When removing the oil drain plug with
your fingers, keep your arm horizontal to
help prevent oil from running down your
arm.
●
Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
●
Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be
stored in a safe place out of the reach of
children.
CAUTION
No additives should be used with engine oil.
This could result in engine damage. Any
damage caused by the use of such additives
would not be covered by the factory war-
ranty.
For the sake of the environment
●
We recommend that you change the en-
gine oil and the filter at a technical service
centre.
●
Never pour oil down drains or into the
ground.
●
Use a suitable container when draining
the used oil. It must be large enough to
hold all the engine oil.
Cooling system
Coolant specifications
The engine cooling system is supplied from
the f
act
ory with a specially treated mixture of
water and at least 40 % of the additive
G12evo (TL-VW 774 J), purple. This mixture
gives the necessary frost protection down to
-25°C (-13°F) and protects the light alloy
parts of the engine cooling system against
corrosion. It also prevents scaling and con-
siderably raises the boiling point of the cool-
ant.
To protect the cooling system, the percent-
age of additive must always be at least 40 %,
even in warm climates where anti-freeze
protection is not required.
If for weather reasons further protection is
necessary, the proportion of additive may be
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