Checking the oil level using the oildipstick

When checking the oil level:

• park the vehicle on a level surface.
• the engine should be switched off for approximately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature.

Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine

Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine

Example: vehicles with a diesel engine

Example: vehicles with a diesel engine

► Pull oil dipstick 1 out of the dipstick guide tube.
► Wipe off oil dipstick 1.
► Slowly slide oil dipstick 1 into the guide tube to the stop, and take it out again.

The oil level is correct if the level is between MIN mark 3 and MAX mark 2.

► Add oil if necessary.

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