MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
The oil consumption of your engine is influenced
by many factors. New engines reach the normal
value only after approximately 3,000 miles
(5,000 km). Diesel turbocharged and high
performance engines consume slightly more
than engines of lesser performance. Under high
loads, high vehicle speeds and extended idling
your engine will also consume more oil.
Check the engine oil every week and when
refuelling or prior to long journeys. Make sure
the vehicle is standing on level ground. Switch
the ignition off and walt some minutes for the
engine oil to flow back into the sump (in cold
outside temperatures or when the engine has
not reached operating temperature this might
take longer). A cold engine should not be
started before checking the engine oil. Pull the
dipstick out, wipe it with a clean, non-fluffy
cloth, re-insert it completely and pull it out once
more.
If the level lies between the marks, there is no
need to refill. Hot oil may exceed the MAX mark
by some millimetres due to thermal expansion.
If the level is at the MIN mark, refill using only
engine oil meeting the correct specification.
Approximately 1 litre of engine oil will raise the
level of the oil film on the dipstick from the MIN
to the MAX mark. Top up to only the upper mark
(MAX). For further details, refer to the chapter
General Information.
ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP
To open, turn in the direction of the arrow and
pull. Do not open the cap while the engine is
running.
CAUTION: Do not use oil additives or
other engine treatments. They are
unnecessary and could, under certain
conditions, lead to engine damage which is
not covered by the LTI Vehicles warranty.
To close, turn the cap clockwise until it clicks.
(Empty and used oil containers must not be
disposed of in the household refuse waste. Use
your local authorised waste disposal facilities
when disposing of these).
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