Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Changing engine oil
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The engine oil must be changed regularly in accordance with the data given in the service schedule.
The engine oil and filter should always be changed, and used oil disposed of, by a qualified workshop due to the special tools and knowledge required. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
More details on the service intervals can be found in the service schedule.
Additives in the engine oil can cause new engine oil to discolour quickly. This is normal and does not mean that the engine oil should be changed more frequently.
WARNING
- Always wear eye protection.
- Always allow the engine to cool down completely to avoid burns.
- Keep your arms horizontal when removing the oil drain plug with your fingers to help prevent oil from running down your arm.
- Use a suitable container when draining the used oil. It must be at least large enough to hold the entire quantity of engine oil required for refilling.
- Never store engine oil in empty food containers, bottles or any other non-original containers as people finding these containers may not know that they contain engine oil.
- Engine oil is toxic and must be stored out of the reach of children.
Before changing the engine oil, first find out where old oil can be disposed of properly near you.
Used oil must be disposed of in accordance with regulations governing the protection of the environment. Never dispose of old oil in locations such as gardens, woods, sewerage systems, on streets and roads, or in rivers and waterways.
Engine oil consumption
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsEngine oil consumption can vary from engine to engine
and can change during the working life of an engine.
Depending on how ...
Coolant
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Changing a blown fuse
Fig. 174 A blown fuse
Fig. 175 Removing or fitting a
fuse using the plastic pliers ①
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Preparation
Switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical consumers.
Open the appropriate fuse box .
Detecti ...
Accessories and parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsVolkswagen recommends that you seek advice from a Volkswagen
dealership before purchasing accessories, spare parts or service fluids. For example,
if the vehicle is to be retrofitted with accessories or if parts have to be ...
Introduction
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