7.13 Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit
7.13.1 Checking engine oil level
Checking oil level before start-
ing engine
1.
Withdraw oil dipstick from guide tube and
wipe it clean.
2.
Insert dipstick into guide tube and push
fully home, withdraw after approx. 10 sec-
onds. Check oil level on oil dipstick side
marked "5 Min. after Stop".
Note:
After extended out-of-service periods, the
oil level may be up to 2 cm above the
"max." mark. This might be caused by en-
gine oil flowing from oil filter and heat ex-
changer back into the oil pan.
3.
The oil level must reach the "max." mark or
exceed it by up to 2 cm.
4.
If necessary, top up to "max." mark
(→ Page 91).
5.
Insert oil dipstick into guide tube and push
fully home.
Checking engine oil level with the engine running
1.
After the engine has run for approx. 10 minutes at a constant speed of 900 rpm, withdraw oil dipstick
from guide tube and wipe it.
2.
Insert dipstick into guide tube and push fully home, withdraw after approx. 10 seconds. Check oil level
on the dipstick side marked "IDLE".
3.
Oil level must not be lower than the "add" mark.
4.
If necessary, top up to "max." mark (→ Page 91).
Checking oil level after engine has been shut down
1.
5 minutes after stopping the engine, remove oil dipstick from the guide tube and wipe it.
2.
Insert dipstick into guide tube and push fully home, withdraw after approx. 10 seconds. Check oil level
on oil dipstick side marked "5 Min. after Stop".
3.
Oil level must be between "add." and “max.” marks.
4.
If necessary, top up to "max." mark (→ Page 91).
5.
Insert oil dipstick into guide tube and push fully home.
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