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OIL FILLER CAP
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DIPSTICK
Engine Oil Level Check
WARNING:
• Engine oil is hazardous to your health and may be fatal
if swallowed.
• Use protective gloves to avoid contact with skin as far
as possible and wash thoroughly after any contact.
The engine oil level should be checked regularly, such as
every two or three fuel stops, and the oil level maintained near
the top mark on the dipstick. It is especially important to keep
a check on the oil level during the car’s first 1,000 miles (1,600
km), as both the fuel and oil consumption will be prone to some
variance until the engine components have bedded in.
The best time to check the level is when the oil is warm,
such as during a fuel stop. Ensure that the car is parked on a
level surface and that a few minutes have elapsed since stop
ping the engine to allow oil to drain back into the sump. If the
engine is stopped before reaching normal running temperature,
the oil will not drain back so readily, and the dipstick will display
an artificially low reading.
Dipstick:
The dipstick is identifiable by its yellow loop handle,
and is located at the right hand front of the engine. Withdraw
the dipstick, and wipe with a paper towel. Replace the dipstick, if
necessary feeding the blade into the tube with the towel, before
pressing firmly to ensure that the handle is fully seated. Withdraw
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