Checking the oil level in the power steering reservoir (VW Polo 4)

IBIZA/CORDOBA

Note: POLO vehicles do not require this type of inspection as part of their maintenance.

Special tool: not required.

Necessary consumables:

Hydraulic oil for VW/SEAT G 002 000.

Examination

The oil level can be checked when cold or at operating temperature (above approximately +50°C). The following describes how to check the oil level when cold. Instructions for checking the oil level at operating temperature are provided at the end of the chapter.

The power steering reservoir is located in front, in the left wheel well, behind the bumper cover. Access to the reservoir cover is possible after removing the battery and the bracket on which it is attached.

The car engine does not need to be started and warmed up. The front wheels of the car must be in the position for straight-ahead movement.

Diesel engine: remove the batteryand its mounting bracket.



Unscrew and remove cover 1 of tank "2".



Wipe the oil level indicator on the cap with a clean, lint-free cloth.



Insert the cap with the oil level indicator into the tank, tighten it by hand and unscrew it again.

The oil level on the indicator should be located between the lower "arrow A" and upper "arrow B" marks.

Note: To check the level, the cap must be screwed on all the way; simply placing it against the opening of the tank is not enough.

Note: Under normal conditions, the oil level should not drop. If the oil level has dropped, you must contact a service station to find leaks. If the oil level is above the specified zone, the excess oil must be sucked out.

Be sure to fill only with new oil, as even minor contamination can cause malfunctions in the hydraulic system.

Insert the cap with the oil level indicator and tighten it by hand until it stops.

Diesel engine: install battery bracket and a battery.

Instructions for checking oil level at operating temperature

Start the engine and let it run at idle speed for about 2 minutes. The steering wheel and front wheels should be in the straight-ahead position. This will warm up the oil in the hydraulic system to a temperature of about +50°C.

Turn off the engine and switch off the ignition.

Unscrew the power steering fluid reservoir cap.

Wipe the oil level indicator on the cap with a clean, lint-free cloth.

Insert the cap with the oil level indicator into the tank, tighten it by hand and unscrew it again.

The oil level on the gauge should be between the lower "arrow A" and upper "arrow B" marks. At the operating temperature of the oil, the oil level may be at the upper mark "arrow B", see Figure A48-0361.

Note: If the oil level on the indicator is above the upper mark, then there is no need to suck the oil out of the tank.