Operation Manual

299Service, Maintenance
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Checking the engine oil level, topping up
engine oil
The pictures show the inspection of a 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.
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To check the engine oil level, insert wiped
oil dipstick into handle as far as it will go.
Top engine oil up if the level has dropped
into the range of the top-up mark MIN.
The engine oil level must not exceed the
upper mark MAX on the dipstick. Excess
engine oil must be drained off or extracted.
If the engine oil level is above the MAX
mark there is a risk of damage to the
engine or the catalytic converter.
Capacity between MIN and MAX marks –
see page 349.
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Top up with the same brand of engine oil
that was used during the previous oil
change, following the instructions in the
service booklet.
To close, position the cap and screw it into
place.
Capacities – see page 349.
9 Warning
It is the owne r’s re sponsibility to maintain
the correct level of an appropriate quality
oil in the engine.