Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

Oil Level, Checking

Note:
^ Oil level must not exceed max. marking danger of catalytic converter damage!

Work procedure
^ Engine oil temperature min. 60 ° C.
^ Vehicle in level position.
^ After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.

- Pull out oil dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and re-insert dipstick again up to stop.
- Withdraw dipstick again and read oil level.





Range of markings on dipstick:
a - Oil must not be added.
b - Oil may be topped off.
c - Oil must be added.

Note:
^ Oil level must not exceed max. marking - a - and must not fall short of min. marking C -.