Checking engine oil level before engine start after extended out-of-service
periods
Note:
Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
1.
Remove oil dipstick (1) from guide tube and wipe it.
2.
Insert oil dipstick (1) into guide tube up to the stop, withdraw after approx. 10 seconds and check oil
level.
3.
The oil level must be above the center of the measurement range in the hatched area on the oil dipstick
side "5 Min. after ENGINE STOP".
Note:
If the engine was filled with the maximum admissible oil quantity, the oil level may be above the max.
mark.
4.
If oil level is too low, top up until oil level is at the upper mark (→ Page 97).
5.
Insert oil dipstick (1) in guide tube up to the stop.
Checking engine oil level with the engine running idle
Note:
Engine is at operating temperature.
1.
Engine is running at constant idling speed.
2.
Insert dipstick (1) into guide tube up to the stop, pull out after approx. 10 seconds.
3.
The oil level must be between the min. and max. mark in the hatched area on the oil dipstick side "EN-
GINE IDLE".
4.
If oil level is too low, top up until oil level is at the upper mark (→ Page 97).
5.
Insert oil dipstick (1) in guide tube up to the stop.
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