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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.