Car care

The correct oil

Components, resulting in an inaccurate reading on the dipstick.

If the oil is checked immediately after driving the vehicle, some of the oil will remain in the upper engine

Before you start

Engine oil level

Underbonnet check points

0•12 Weekly checks

• Make sure that your car is on level ground.

• Check the oil level before the car is driven, or at least 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off.

Modern engines place great demands on their oil. It is very important that the correct oil for your car is used (see Lubricants and fluids).

• If you have to add oil frequently, you should check whether you have any oil leaks. Place some clean paper under the car overnight, and check for stains in the morning. If there are no leaks, then the engine may be burning oil.

• Always maintain the level between the upper and lower dipstick marks. If the level is too low, severe engine damage may occur. Oil seal failure may result if the engine is overfilled by adding too much oil.

The dipstick top is brightly coloured for 1easy identification (see Underbonnet) checkpoints for exact location). Withdrawthe dipstick, and using a clean rag or paper towel remove all oil from the dipstick. Insert the clean dipstick into the tube as far as it will

go, then withdraw it again.

... or in the hatched area indicating MAX

3and MIN between the upper (F) mark and lower (L) mark. Approximately 1.0 litre of oil will raise the level from the lower mark to

the upper mark.

Note the oil level on the end of the dipstick, 2 which should be between the maximumand minimum marks (arrowed)...

₄Oil is added through the filler cap. Unscrew the cap and top-up the level; a funnel may help to reduce spillage.

Add the oil slowly, checking the level on the dipstick often. Don't overfill (see Car care).

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