Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

Oil level, checking

Test conditions
^ Oil temperature above 60°C.
^ Vehicle level.
^ Wait for a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the oil to flow back into the oil pan.

Test sequence
- Pull out dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and insert it again as far as it will go.
- Pull out dipstick again and read oil level.





Markings on oil dipstick:
a. Do not top up oil.
b. Oil can be topped up. The oil level may rise as far as area -a- after topping up.
c. Oil must be topped up. It is sufficient if the oil level is somewhere in area -b (grooved area on dipstick) after topping up.

Note: The oil level must not be above marking -a- on the dipstick.
Oil capacities Refer to Repair information, Maintenance





Markings on oil dipstick:
a. Do not top up oil.
b. Oil can be topped up. The oil level may rise as far as area -a- after topping up.
c. Oil must be topped up. It is sufficient if the oil level is somewhere in area -b (grooved area on dipstick) after topping up.

Note: The oil level must not be above marking -a- on the dipstick.