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Engine oil
Information on engine oils is found in the
Service Booklet.
Eng ine oi l level and consum ption
All engines consume oil for technica l
reasons. The engine oil consumption can
only be assessed after d riving a long
distance, and may be above the specified
value during the initial stage (run-in
period). Frequent driving at high revs
causes oil consumption to increase.
In vehicles with engine oil level check 3, the
engine oil level is checked automatic ally –
see page 32. It is particularly advisable to
check the engine oil level before embarking
on a long journey.
Engine oil level check,
topping up engine oil
The illustrations show checking and
topping up of various petrol and diesel
engin es.
The oil level must be checked with the
vehicle horizontal and with the engine
(w hich m ust be at operating temp erature)
switched off. Wait at least five minutes
before checking the level to allow the
normal oil accumulation in the engine to
drain back into the oil pan.
To check oil level, wipe off the dipstic k and
insert it up to the s top mark on the handle .
Top up oil if the level ha s fallen to the MIN
ma rk.
The oil level must not go above the upper
ma rk MAX on the dipstick. Excess oil must
be dra ined or extracted by suction. If the oil
level does go above the mark MAX there is
a risk of damage to the engine or ca ta ly tic
converter.
The amount filled must be between the
MIN and MAX marks – see page 254.
Im porta nt : I t is the owner’s responsibility
to maintain the correct level of a n
appropriate quality oil in the engine.
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