McLaren Elva, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintaining Your McLaren
Fluid Topping Up
6.4
Maintaining Your McLaren
Fluid Topping Up
Engine Oil
It is normal for your engine to consume oil
and the rate of consumption will vary with
many factors. The oil consumption may be
higher when the vehicle is new or if you
frequently drive at high engine speeds.
It is important to follow the service
schedule for oil and filter changes and to
regularly check the level of your oil in
between services.
You will only be able to estimate the oil
consumption after the vehicle has been
driven for several thousand miles or
kilometres.
NOTE: Lubricant additives could
damage the engine or gearbox.
Damage caused by such additives is
not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Further information is available
from your McLaren retailer.
Checking The Engine Oil 1. Ensure the following conditions are
met:

Vehicle is stationary and
positioned on a level surface

Neutral gear is selected and the
foot brake applied (use left foot)
NOTE: The foot brake must be
applied for the entire duration of
the oil level check.
2. The level is viewed in the Vehicle Info
section on the Driver Display. See Oil
Status, page 3.7.
3. Start the engine and hold the engine
speed at 2,000 rpm for 120 seconds.
Allow the engine oil temperature to
reach a temperature of 194°F (90°C).
NOTE: The throttle pedal can be
fully depressed as the engine speed
will be electronically limited to
2,000 rpm.
4. When the timer has reached 0 the oil
level will be shown on the Driver
Display along with a description.
NOTE: The line on the display
indicates the maximum oil level for
19 seconds after the oil level is read.