Operation Manual

298 Maintenance, Inspection System
Engine oil
Information on engine oils is found in the
Service Booklet.
Engine oil level and consumption
Every engine consumes engine oil for
technical reasons. The engine oil
consumption cannot be assessed until a
fairly long distance has been driven, and
may be above the specified value when the
vehicle is first being driven (run-in period).
Frequent driving at high revs increases
engine oil consumption.
The engine oil level 3 is checked
automatically
1)
, see page 40. Before
embarking on a long journey it is advisable
to check the engine oil level.
Checking the engine oil level,
topping up engine oil
The figures on this page indicate checks on
one petrol and two diesel engines.
The oil level must be checked with the
vehicle on a level surface and with the
engine (which must be at operating
temperature) switched off. Wait at least 5
minutes before checking the level to allow
the normal engine oil accumulation in the
engine to drain into the oil pan.
9 Warning
It is the Owner’s Responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the engine.
1)
Not on Z 14 XEP or Z 20 LEH engine. Sales
designation – see page 314.