Engine Oil: Description and Operation

Engine Oil

Engine Oil Level, Checking

Conditions

• Engine oil temperature min. 60 °C (140 °F).

• Vehicle in a level position.

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

Sequence

- Remove the oil dipstick, wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth and install it completely in the guide tube.

- Remove the oil dipstick again and check the oil level.

Marks on Dipstick





1 MAX mark
2 MIN mark
a Area above the hatched field up to the MAX mark: Do not add oil!
b Oil level in the hatched areas: engine oil can be added.
c From the MIN mark up to the hatched field: add a maximum of 0.5 liter of oil!