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15.2 Engine Oil Level (figure 1 on page 51)
The engine oil level must be checked every week. Stand the car on level ground when the engine is warm, allow
time for the oil to return to the sump and remove dipstick. Clean the stick and replace in the dipstick tube.
Withdraw the stick again and read the level. The level should fall between the two marks at the bottom of the
rod. Replace the dipstick. Do not fill above the ‘max’ mark.
Warning
The metal dipstick may be hot.
Never over fill the engine with oil.
Never run the engine with the dipstick removed.
15.3 Oil Change
The engine oil should be changed every 10,000 miles or annually. Run the engine to normal temperature. Switch
off the engine and remove drain plug from the sump. When the oil has drained completely, clean and replace
plug, with a new plug gasket. Fit a new oil filter (see below) and fill with the correct grade and quantity of oil.
Replace the filler cap on the rocker cover and run the engine for a short while. Remove the dipstick and wipe
clean. Replace stick to full depth and remove again to examine level. The level should be just on the full mark.
Warning
Never over fill an engine with oil.
Care should be taken when draining engine oil, as it may be very hot. Prolonged exposure to used engine oil can
cause serious skin disorders. Avoid excessive contact with skin or use protection. The radiator fan may operate
even when the ignition is switched off. Take care not to work near the fan until engine has cooled sufficiently.
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