Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Oil Level, Checking

• Oil level must not exceed "max" marking - danger of catalytic converter damage!

Procedure

• The engine oil temperature must be at least 60° C.

• Vehicle in level position.

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

- 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.

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