Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

Engine oil level, checking
Test conditions
^ Check the oil level only when the engine is warm (oil temperature above 600 C)
^ Vehicle must be standing on level ground when checking the oil level. Wait a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the oil to flow back into the sump

Test sequence
^ Pull out the dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and insert it again as far as it will go.
^ Pull out the dipstick again and read off the oil level.





Markings on oil dipstick:
a- Do not top up oil.
b- Oil can be topped up. The oil level may rise as far as area - a - after topping up.
c- Oil must be topped up. It is sufficient if the oil level is somewhere in area - b - (grooved area on dipstick) after topping up.

Notes: The oil level must not be above the max. marking on the dipstick.