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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
turning off the engine, wait more
than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■ Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
Engine oil selection
P.396
Oil quantity (Low Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerat-