Oil level, checking

Check conditions 

• Check the oil level only when the engine is warm (oil temperature above 60° C).
• The car 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 oil pan.

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.

Fig 1: Markings On Oil Dipstick

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Markings on oil dipstick:

a - Do not top off oil.

b - Oil can be topped off. The oil level may rise as far as area -a- after topping up.

c - Oil must be topped off. It is sufficient if the oil level is somewhere in area -b- (grooved area on dipstick) after topping off.