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Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection


Engine Oil Level, Checking

Note:
- Minimum engine oil temperature 140°F (60 °C).
- Vehicle must be in level position.
- After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.

- Pull out oil dipstick and wipe with clean rag. Replace dipstick and push down to stop.
- Pull out dipstick again and read oil level.

Markings on dipstick:



a - Oil must not be topped off.
b - Oil can be topped off. This will cause oil level to be in area -a-.
c - Oil must be topped off. It is sufficient when oil level is in the -b- range (grooved field).

Note:
- Oil level must not exceed -a- mark on dipstick.