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Engine, Checking Oil Level

NOTE:

Minimum engine oil temperature 60 °C.

Vehicle must be in level position.

After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.

-- Pull out oil dipstick and wipe with clean rag. Replace dipstick and push down to stop.

-- Pull out dipstick again and read oil level.

Markings on dipstick:

Fig 1: Identifying Dipstick Marks
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a - Oil must not be topped off.

b - Add oil. This will cause oil level to be in area -a-.

c - Add oil. It is sufficient when oil level is in the -b- range (grooved field).

NOTE:

Oil level must not exceed -a- mark on dipstick.