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Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*
The “Maintenance Programme” states whether your vehicle is fitted with a
diesel particulate filter.
Only VW 507 00 engine oil, with reduced ash formation, may be used in die-
sel engines equipped with particulate filter. Using other types of oil will
cause a higher soot concentration and reduce the life of the DPF. Therefore:
● Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.
● Only in exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒ page 221 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle, you
can use a small quantity of oil (once) conforming to the VW 506 00,
VW 506 01, VW 505 00, VW 505 01 or ACEA B3 / ACEA B4 specification. (up
to 0.5 l).
Oil properties
Engine type
Specification
Petrol without flexible service in-
terval
VW 502 00/ VW 504 00
Petrol with flexible service inter-
val (LongLife)
VW 504 00
Diesel. Engines without Particu-
late filter (DPF)
VW 505 01 / VW 506 01 / VW 507 00
Diesel. Engines with particulate
filter (DPF)
With or without flexible service in-
terval (with or without LongLife)
a)
VW 507 00
a)
Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the engine.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the engine oil. The deterioration
caused by these additives is not covered by the warranty.
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an engine oil that conforms to the
corresponding VW specifications and keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the
correct engine oil will always be available for a top-up if needed.
Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of the oil.
Fig. 144 Engine oil dip-
stick
Checking oil level
– Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
– Briefly run the engine at idle speed until the service tempera-
ture is reached and stop.
– Wait two minutes.
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– Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and
insert it again, pushing it in as far as it will go.
– Then pull it out once more and check the oil level
⇒ fig. 144
.
Top up with engine oil if necessary.
Oil level in area
A
Do not add oil.
Oil level in area
B
Oil
can be topped up. The indicated oil level should be after in zone
A
Oil level in area
C
Oil
must be topped up. The indicated oil level should be after in zone
A
Depending on how you drive and the conditions in which the vehicle is
used, oil consumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil consumption is likely
to be higher for the first 5000 km. For this reason the engine oil level must
be checked at regular intervals, preferably when filling the tank and before
a journey.
WARNING_Any_work_carried_out_in_the_engine_compartment_or_on_the_engine_must_be_carried_out_cautiously._●'>WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must
be carried out cautiously.
●
When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings
⇒ page 217.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above the area
A
do not start the engine. This could result
in damage to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact an Authorised
Service Centre.
–
–
–
Topping up engine oil
Top up gradually with small quantities of oil.
Fig. 145 In the engine
compartment: Engine oil
filler cap
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings
⇒ in
Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment on
page 217.
– Unscrew cap from oil filler opening
⇒ fig. 145
.
– Top-up oil in small amounts, using the correct oil.
– To avoid over-filling with engine oil, you should top-up using
small quantities, wait a while and check the oil level before
adding any more oil.
– As soon as the oil level is in area
B
, carefully close the cap.
The position of the oil filler opening is shown in the corresponding engine
compartment illustration
⇒ page 273.
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Engine oil specification
⇒ page 220.
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil comes into contact with hot
engine components when topping up.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above the area
A
do not start the engine. This could result
in damage to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact a specialised work-
shop.
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above area
A
. Otherwise oil can be drawn in
through the crankcase breather and escape into the atmosphere via the ex-
haust system.
Changing engine oil
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals given in the
service schedule.
We recommend that you have the engine oil changed by an Authorised
Service Centre.
The oil change intervals are shown in the Maintenance Programme.
WARNING
Only change the oil yourself if you have the specialist knowledge re-
quired!
●
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings
⇒ page 217, Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment.
●
Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil may cause burn injuries.
●
Wear eye protection to avoid injuries 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 warranty.
For the sake of the environment
● Because of the disposal problems, the necessary special tools and spe-
cialist knowledge required, we recommend that you have the engine oil and
filter changed by an Authorised 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.
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