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Do-it-yourself maintenance
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
2. Pull the dipstick out while holding a
rag under the end and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the dipstick fully. The reading
will be incorrect if it is not fully
reinserted.
4. Pull the dipstick out while holding a
rag under the end and inspect the oil
level.
If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as already in the engine.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust manifold.
Adding engine oil
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use a
funnel when adding oil.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is 1.5 litres.
When the level is within the correct range,
install the filler cap hand-tight.
For the engine oil capacity refer to “Lubrication” on page 329.
NOTICE
• Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
• Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
• Check the oil level on the dipstick once again after adding the oil.
Low
Full
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