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Check the hydraulic oil level of the power-assisted steering, top up if necessary

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Hydraulic oil -TL52 146-, -N 052 146 00- e.g. -PENTOSIN CHF 11S(G002 000)-

Note

t	Delivery inspection: oil level at „MAX“ marking → BookletOctavia

t	Inspection service: oil level between „MIN“ and „MAX“ marking → BookletOctavia

Hydraulic oil in a cold condition:

–	Do not start the engine and put the front wheels in a straight ahead position

–	Unscrew screw cap.

–	Wipe the oil dipstick with a clean cloth.

–	Tighten the cap by hand and unscrew again.

Only the oil level for a previously fully screwed in lid applies.

–	Check oil level: The oil level must be in the area of the „MIN“ marking (i.e. up to 2 mm above or below this marking).

Note

t	If the oil level is above the given range, drain off some oil.

t	Check the hydraulic system for leaks if the oil level is below the given range → Chapter. It is not enough to simply top up the oil.

–	Screw in screw cap and tighten to 2 Nm.

Hydraulic oil at a normal operating temperature (above approx. 50°C):

–	Let the engine run at idling speed for approx. 2 minutes with the front wheels pointing straight ahead.

–	Unscrew screw cap.

–	Wipe the oil dipstick with a clean cloth.

–	Tighten the cap by hand and unscrew again.

Only the oil level for a previously fully screwed in lid applies.

–	Check oil level: The oil level must be between the „MIN“ and „MAX“ markings.

Note

t	If the oil level is above the given range, drain off some oil.

t	Check the hydraulic system for leaks if the oil level is below the given range → Chapter. It is not enough to simply top up the oil.

–	Screw in screw cap and tighten to 2 Nm.

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