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Oil Level Measurement



Oil Level Measurement

Result of the measurement Oil quantity up to MAX
Oil level below minimum: Top up more than 1.3 litres
with 1 litre of oil. Then repeat
the measurement, more oil may
possibly need to be added.
Oil level at minimum: Top up approx. 1,2 litres
with 1 litre of oil.
Oil level OK: 1/4 above minimum. approx. 0,9 litres
Topping up oil not necessary.
Oil level OK: 1/2 above minimum. approx. 0,7 litres
Topping up oil not necessary.
Oil level OK: 3/4 above minimum. approx. 0.4 litres
Topping up oil not necessary.
Oil level OK: at maximum. Do
not top up oil

IMPORTANT: The sensor does
not identify overfilling.

Prerequisites for oil level measurement:
- Oil at operating temperature (over 65 °C).
- Engine at idle or driving.
- the result is available after one minute if the measurement is started manually (see Owner's Handbook)
- while driving, the result will take at least 20 minutes (depending on driving style)