Seat leon fr oil type?

[bcroninuk]

So a warning has popped up advising me to check the oil level. Using the dipstick is not as clear as I would of expected. There is not a solid line of oil to indicate where the oil level is, rather a few smudges in the middle of the "zone" and oil on the very end tip.

So I assume I must add some oil but what type do I add? There is mention of life long oil in the manual, but what brand? Real, semi or full synth? Of course I will ask the dealer but they are closed now and you may be able to help me today.

 

[unggy]

I use castrol edge full synthetic 5w30

 

[Biker]

The choice of oil will also depend on your engine, petrol or diesel!

 

[StevenM]

If it's a diesel and you're on long life servicing then you need 5w30 VW 507 long life oil. If you're not on long life or drive a petrol I have no idea...sorry


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[JACUPRA280]

So a warning has popped up advising me to check the oil level. Using the dipstick is not as clear as I would of expected. There is not a solid line of oil to indicate where the oil level is, rather a few smudges in the middle of the "zone" and oil on the very end tip.

So I assume I must add some oil but what type do I add? There is mention of life long oil in the manual, but what brand? Real, semi or full synth? Of course I will ask the dealer but they are closed now and you may be able to help me today.

It would help if you told us what engine you have?

 

[DEAN0]

If it's a diesel and you're on long life servicing then you need 5w30 VW 507 long life oil. If you're not on long life or drive a petrol I have no idea...sorry


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All vw diesels with a DPF need the 507 oil regardless of service schedule.

 

[StevenM]

All vw diesels with a DPF need the 507 oil regardless of service schedule.

You may well be right but I thought the service book quoted a different spec for yearly/10k servicing. It was a couple of years ago since I looked and I have slept since then so I could well be confused.


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[slamka33]

So a warning has popped up advising me to check the oil level. Using the dipstick is not as clear as I would of expected. There is not a solid line of oil to indicate where the oil level is, rather a few smudges in the middle of the "zone" and oil on the very end tip.

Check this one.. I had the same issue..
For oil level indication - extra procedure is needed..
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4592092#post4592092

 

[bcroninuk]

1.4 act fr

Spoke to the dealer and they sell the oil so that would be easiest. How much should I add though? The dip stick is not very clear indicator.

 

[slamka33]

bcroninuk: Read the posted thread. I have 1.4 ACT FR as well, the same issue. Fixed, solved.