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Leon Mk2

Engine oil level: check
Engine oil level: check
  Note
The oil level should not be over the Max. mark Otherwise the catalytic converter can be damaged.
Test prerequisites
l  Engine oil temperature: at least 60  C
l  The vehicle must be on an absolutely even surface.
l  Wait a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the oil to flow back into the sump.
   
Checking sequence
–  Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and insert it again as far as it will go.
–  Pull out the dipstick again and read off the oil level.
Markings on oil dipstick:
a - Oil must not be replenished.
b - Oil may be topped up. The oil level may rise as far as area -a- after topping up.
c - Oil must be replenished. It is sufficient if the oil level is somewhere in area -b- (grooved area on dipstick) after topping up.
  Note
The oil level must not be above the MAX marking -a- and not below the MIN marking -c-.
  A02-0018

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