Engine oil
Add
1.0 quart
X
Add the amount of oil
shown (
Y page 222).
X
Check the engine oil level
again after a few minutes.
Engine oil
Add
1.5 quarts
Engine oil
Add
2.0 quarts
Engine oil
level
Reduce oil
level
The oil level is too high.
X
Have excess oil removed.
Eng. oil
lev. Turn
ignition
on for
level
X
Turn the key to position 2 in
the ignition lock.
Observe
wait.
period
X
Repeat the engine oil
measurement after about
5 minutes if the engine is at
normal operating tempera-
ture.
X
Repeat the engine oil
measurement after about
30 minutes if the engine is
not at normal operating
temperature.
Engine oil
level Not
when eng.
running
X
Switch off the engine when
it is at normal operating
temperature and wait
approximately 5 minutes
before measuring the
engine oil level.
Measurement units in the display:
R
qts USA only
R
ltr Canada only
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
Example: 4-cylinder diesel engine
Example: 6-cylinder diesel engine
For vehicles with a red oil dipstick, only check
the oil level when the engine is at normal oper-
ating temperature:
X
Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic as
possible on level ground.
X
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait 5 minutes.
For vehicles with a yellow oil dipstick, only check
the oil level when the engine is cold.
X
Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic as
possible on level ground.
X
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
X
Open the hood (Y page 218).
X
Pull out oil dipstick :.
X
Wipe oil dipstick : using a lint-free cloth.
Engine compartment
221
Maintenance and care
Z
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