Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection
Engine Oil Level, Checking
- Follow these steps in sequential order.
• Run the engine until the instrument cluster shows an engine oil temperature of 212 ° to 230 °F (100 °C to 110 °C) (hatched area).
• Place the vehicle in a horizontal position.
• Run the warm engine in idle approximately two minutes.
• Stop the engine and check the oil level after approximately two minutes.
• Add engine oil if necessary.
• The oil level is in the "Do not fill" - 2 - range. Do not add any more oil.
• The oil level is in the "Fill" - 1 - range. Add more oil.
• Fill with oil until the oil level reaches the "Do not Fill" range - 2 -.
• 1 mm on the dipstick corresponds to 0.04 liters of oil. Determine the amount to add using the measurement.