Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

CHECKING ENGINE OIL
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine.

NOTE: If a vehicle that has been out of service for a prolonged period of time, warm up the engine for approximately 20 minutes.

3. Stop the engine, and wait 2 or 3 minutes, then check the oil level after engine oil drains to the oil pan.





4. Check that the engine oil level is within the level range indicated on the oil dipstick. If the oil level is found to have fallen to the lower limit (the L mark), refill to the "F" mark.

NOTE: When refilling, use the same type of engine oil as the one currently being used.

5. Check that the oil is not dirty or contaminated with coolant or gasoline, and that it has the proper viscosity.