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ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK & TOP-UP
Check the oil level at least every 250 miles
(400 km) when the engine is COLD and with
the vehicle resting on level ground.
1. Withdraw the dipstick and wipe the blade
clean.
2. Fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw
again to check the level, which should
NEVER be allowed to fall below the lower
mark on the dipstick.
3. To top-up, unscrew the oil filler cap and
add oil to maintain the level between the
UPPER and LOWER marks on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL!
As a general guide, if the level on the dipstick:
• is nearer to the upper mark than the lower,
add no oil.
• is nearer to the lower mark than the upper,
add 0.5 US quart (0.5 litre) of oil.
• is below the lower mark, add 1 US quart
(1 litre) of oil and re-check the level after a
further five minutes.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the oil level
when the engine is hot, switch off the engine
and let the vehicle stand for five minutes to
allow the oil to drain back into the sump. Then
follow the procedure already described.
Oil specification
It is essential to use an oil suitable for the
climatic conditions in which the vehicle is to
be operated. Precise specifications are shown
in ’General data’. If in doubt, contact your
Land Rover dealer.
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