When refilling, we only recommend you use the same antifreeze described on the
antifreeze expansion tank.
Please contact an authorised
ŠKODA Service Partner if you have any questions re-
garding the coolant or if you wish to fill up with a different coolant.
An authorised ŠKODA Service Partner can also supply you with the correct coolant
additives.
Coolant capacity Petrol engines Capacities (in litres)
1.2 l/51 kW - EU5/EU2 DDK 5,5
1.2 l/63 kW TSI - EU5 7,7
1.2 l/77 kW TSI - EU5 7,7
1.4 l/63 kW - EU5 5,5
1.6 l/77 kW - EU4/EU2 DDK 5,5
Diesel engines Capacities (in litres)
1.2 l/55 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 6,6
1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 8,4
1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 8,4
CAUTION
● Other coolant additives may cause operational problems which, in particular,
involves significantly reducing the anticorrosion effect.
● Any faults or problems resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant
and, as a consequence of this, result in major engine damage. Inspecting the coolant level Fig. 125 Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion bottle
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment on the right.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒ in Working in the engine compartment on page 151.
– Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle ⇒ fig. 125 . The cool-
ant level when the engine is cold must lie between the
“MIN” B and “MAX”
A markings. The level may also rise slightly above the “MAX” marking when the
engine is warm.
If the coolant level in the reservoir is too low, this is indicated by the warning light
in the instrument cluster
⇒ page 23. We still recommend inspecting the coolant
level directly at the reservoir from time to time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system. You
should not merely top up the coolant in the reservoir. It is also important to have
the cooling system inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
Losses can only occur through the pressure relief in the cap of the coolant expan-
sion bottle which is completely free of leaks if the coolant boils as a result of over-
heating and is forced out of the cooling system. WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 150
, Working in the engine com-
partment before working in the engine compartment. £154
Inspecting and Replenishing
