Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

Oil Level, Checking

• The oil level must not exceed the MAX mark - danger of damaging the catalytic converter!

Test Conditions

• The engine oil temperature is at least 60 °C (140 °F).

• The vehicle is on level ground.

• After turning off the engine, allow a few minutes for the oil to flow back into the oil pan.

Test Sequence

- Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off with a clean cloth and reinsert it all the way in.

- Pull out the oil dipstick again and check the oil level.

Range of marks on the dipstick:






a Oil must not be added.
b Oil may be topped off.
c Oil must be added.

• The oil level must not exceed the MAX. mark - arrow 1 - and must not fall short of the MIN. mark - arrow 2 -.