Determine oil consumption - AR18.00-P-0025-05QB
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Weigh engine oil
- Allow engine oil to drain in the oil reservoir provided.
When oil filler cap is opened and engine is at operating temperature.
- Place oil reservoir on a balance and weigh.
- Note oil mass in kg and kilometer reading for the vehicle.
- Fill up the engine with the prescribed quantity of engine oil.
- Fit remaining parts to vehicle
Determine oil consumption
- Weigh engine oil.
- Note oil mass in kg and kilometer reading for the vehicle.
- Perform measurement run.
- Weigh engine oil again.
To prevent measurement errors, the new measurement must be carried out at the place of the first oil measurement!
- Note oil mass in kg and kilometer reading for the vehicle.
- Determine differential mass and measurement distance.
Oil consumption over 1000 km:
Calculated oil consumption in liters (l) per 1000 km.