
Checking oil level with engine
idling (mid sump oil pan)
1.
Engine is running at constant idling speed.
2.
Remove oil dipstick (1) from guide tube and
wipe it.
3.
Insert oil dipstick (1) into guide tube up to the
stop, pull out after approx. 10 seconds.
4.
Read off the oil level on the side of the oil
dipstick inscribed “ENGINE IDLING”.
5.
The oil level must be in the cross-hatched
area between the lines marking the upper (1)
and lower (2) limits.
6.
If the oil level is too low, top up to the upper
limit mark (1) (→ Page 135).
7.
Insert oil dipstick into guide tube up to the
stop.
134 | Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit | MS150100/06E 2017-08
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