8.13.2 Engine oil – Level check with oil dipstick
Checking oil level prior to en-
gine start – Variant A
1.
Remove oil dipstick from guide tube and wipe
it clean.
2.
Insert dipstick into guide tube up to the stop,
pull out after approx. 10 seconds. 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 engine oil
flowing from oil filter and heat exchanger
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 204).
5.
Insert oil dipstick into guide tube up to stop.
Checking oil level prior to en-
gine start – Variant B
1.
Remove oil dipstick from guide tube and wipe
it clean.
2.
Insert dipstick into guide tube up to the stop,
pull out after approx. 10 seconds. Check oil
level on the dipstick side marked “Stop“.
Note:
After extended out-of-service periods, the oil
level may be up to 2 cm above the “F“ mark.
This might be caused by engine oil flowing
from oil filter and heat exchanger 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 until level reaches “max.”
mark (→ Page 204).
5.
Insert oil dipstick into guide tube up to stop.
Checking engine oil level with the engine running
1.
After the engine has run for approx. 10 minutes at a constant speed of 600 to 900 rpm, pull out oil dipstick
from guide tube and wipe it.
2.
Insert dipstick into guide tube up to the stop, pull out after approx. 10 seconds. Check oil level on the dip-
stick side marked “IDLE“.
3.
Oil level must not be lower than the “min“ mark.
4.
If necessary, top up to “max.“ mark (→ Page 204).
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