Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

Oil level, checking

Requirements
^ Engine oil temperature at least 60°C
^ Vehicle on a flat surface
^ Wait a few minutes after switching off engine to allow oil to flow back into sump

- 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 off oil level.





Markings on dipstick:
a. Do not top off oil.
b. Oil can be topped off. Oil level may then rise as far as area -a-.
c. Oil must be topped off. After topping off, it is sufficient for oil level to be somewhere in area -b- (hatched area).

Note: Oil e/ must not be above mark -a- on dipstick.