Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Cleaning and maintenance / In the engine compartment / Engine oil / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Warning and indicator lamps

→ Engine oil specification

→ Checking the engine oil level and refilling engine oil

→ Engine oil consumption

→ Changing engine oil

Additional information and warnings:

⇒ BookletService schedule,

Preparation for working in the engine compartment

Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts

WARNING

Incorrect handling of engine oil can cause serious burns and injuries.

Always wear eye protection when handling engine oil.

Engine oil is toxic and must be stored out of the reach of children.

Engine oil must be kept in the closed original container. This also applies to used oil until it is disposed of.

Never use empty food containers, bottles or other containers to store engine oil as other people may then drink the engine oil.

Regular contact with engine oil can damage the skin. Skin that has been in contact with engine oil should be washed thoroughly with water and soap.

Engine oil becomes extremely hot when the engine is running and can scald skin severely. Always allow the engine to cool down.

Leaking or spilt engine oil can pollute the environment. Spilt operating fluids must be collected and disposed of properly and with respect for the environment.

Warning and indicator lamps

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Solution Engine oil level is too low. ...

Other materials:

Swellings in the tyre sidewall
A swelling in the sidewall of the tyre indicates that the substructure of the carcass has been damaged. Typical causes for such damage include, for example, driving over kerbs at a sharp angle. ...

Fitting single wire seals
Note Single wire seals prevent the ingress of moisture and dirt in the contact housing. They are installed, for example, in the engine compartment and must always be reinstalled following repairs. As standard, ...

Removing and installing radiator grille
Removing Note On vehicles with a flap for the charging bay in the radiator grille, the connector must be disconnected first. – Remove bolts -2-. – Release catc ...