Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

Engine Oil Level, Checking

• The oil level must not go above the MAX mark - danger of catalytic converter damage!

Test Conditions

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

• The vehicle in a level position.

• After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes to allow 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 dipstick again and check the oil level.

Range of marks on the dipstick:






1 MIN. mark
2 MAX. mark
a Oil level is near the MIN. mark: add oil!
b Oil level in the center: engine oil can be filled.
c Oil level is near the MAX. mark: do not add oil!
d The oil level may stay at this level due to certain operating conditions.

• The engine oil level may stay in the - d - range due to fuel entering the oil or unfavorable operating conditions after filling. This is normal and will correct itself. Engine oil does not need to be drained.