SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 7–7
ENGINE OIL
Checking Procedure
The engine oil must be kept at the right level
to help assure proper lubrication of your
vehicle’s engine. It is normal for an engine
to use some oil. It is owner’s responsibility
to check the oil level at regular intervals
(such as every fuel stop).
The engine oil level should be checked with
the vehicle standing on level ground.
After stopping the engine, wait a few min-
utes before checking the level for the oil to
drain back to the oil pan. If the engine is cold,
the oil may take considerably longer to drain
back.
To check the oil level, pull out the dipstick,
wipe it clean and reinsert it as far as it will
go. Pull it out again and check that the oil
level is between the lower mark (Min) and
the upper mark (Max) on the oil dipstick.
Also check the oil on the dipstick rod for
contamination.
If the level gets to the lower point, add
enough oil not to exceed the level of the
upper mark.
The oil should not go above the upper mark
on the dipstick. This would lead, for ex-
ample, to increased oil consumption, foul-
ing of the spark plugs and excessive for-
mation of carbon residue.
When replenishing, use the same specifi-
cation of oil as used at the last oil change.
WARNING
Prolonged and repeated contact with
engine oil may cause skin disorders.
• Avoid excessive skin contact.
• Wash thoroughly after contact.
WARNING
Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
Diesel engine Gasoline engine
Proper oil level
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