Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

Oil Level, Checking

• The oil level must not exceed the max. marking or the catalytic converter could be damaged!

Test Conditions

• Engine oil temperature min. 60 °C

• Vehicle in level position.

• After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.

Test Sequence

- Pull out oil dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and re-insert dipstick again up to stop.

- Withdraw dipstick again and check the oil level.

Range of markings on dipstick:





a Oil must not be added.
b Oil may be topped off.
c Oil must be added. After topping off, it is sufficient if oil level is somewhere in range - b - (shaded area).

• Oil level must not exceed max. marking - a - and must not fall short of min. marking - c -.