7.12 Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit
7.12.1 Engine oil ‒ Level check
Checking oil level before start-
ing engine
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 and
check oil level.
3.
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 (1). This might be caused by
engine oil flowing from oil filter and heat
exchanger back into the oil pan.
4.
The oil level must reach the "max." mark or
exceed it by up to 2 cm.
5.
If necessary, top up to "max." mark
(→ Page 89).
6.
Insert dipstick into guide tube up to the
stop.
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, remove 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
dipstick side marked "IDLE".
3.
Oil level must not be lower than the "add" mark.
4.
If necessary, top up to "max." mark (→ Page 89).
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 up to the stop, pull out 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 89).
5.
Insert dipstick into guide tube up to the stop.
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