Check Oil Level, Leaks, Top Up As Necessary
Check oil level, leaks, top up as necessaryOil level, engine
Check the level while the engine is still warm, 2-5 minutes after switching off.
Top up with oil to the MAXIMUM mark on the dipstick. The distance between the MAXIMUM and MIN marks corresponds to 1 litre (1.05 quarts).
Oil type
See Lubrication, lubricants.
Fluid level, automatic transmission
Warning: Keep the brake pedal depressed.
Apply the handbrake. Start the engine and run it at idling speed. Select D and wait at least 15 seconds. Then select R and wait another 15 seconds. Repeat in position P.
Check the fluid level (engine running at idling speed and selector lever in P). Top up as necessary.
Important: The dipstick has two sets of level marks, one set for hot oil and one for cold oil. The amount of fluid between the maximum and minimum marks is about 0.4 litres (0.4 quarts).
Oil type:
Texaco Texamatic Dexron III automatic transmission fluid (mineral oil based) (7045 KU, TL 1863 US).
Fluid level, power steering
Check the level and top up as necessary. If the fluid level is low, investigate the cause.
Oil type:
Power steering fluid CHF 11S, part no. 30 32 380.
Warning: Fluid spilled on hot parts could cause a fire.