Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checking the engine oil level and refilling engine oil
Fig. 136 Oil dipstick with markings
Fig. 137 In the engine compartment: engine oil filler cap
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Engine oil specification
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe engine oil used must correspond exactly to specifications.
The correct engine oil is important for the function and servic ...
Checklist
Carry out the steps in the specified order :
With the engine at operating temperature,
park the vehicle on a level surface to ensure that the engine oil reading is
correct.
Switch off ...
Other materials:
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Find a firm and level surface
suitable for lifting the vehicle.
Stop the engine, select a gear on a
manual gearbox or in case of automatic gearbox, move the selector lever ...
Information stickers and plates
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsSafety certificates, stickers and plates showing important
vehicle operation information are factory-fitted in the engine compartment and on
certain parts such as the tank flap, front passenger sun visor, the driver door
...
Wear Spots
Wear spots are caused by a hard stop with locked wheels
whereby the rubber compound is abraded from the contact patch.
When the tires slide across the road surface, frictional
heat is generated which reduces the abrasion resistance on the
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