BA 1001/1501/2001 us – Edition 3.3 * 12001b510.fm
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Maintenance
Adding engine oil
NOTICE
Too much or incorrect engine oil can cause engine damage! For this reason:
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Do not add engine oil above the MAX mark of oil dipstick 81/
A
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Use only the specified engine oil
Important
In order to avoid engine damage, add the engine oil slowly so it can go down
without entering the intake system.
Environment
Use a suitable container to collect fluids and lubricants as they flow out and
dispose of them in an environmentally friendly manner.
Adding engine oil
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Proceed as follows:
• Clean the area around oil filler cap
B
with a lint-free cloth
• Open filler cap
B
• Raise oil dipstick
A
slightly to allow any trapped air to escape
• Add engine oil
• Wait about 3 minutes until all the oil has run into the oil sump
• Check the oil level
• Add oil if necessary and check the oil level again
• Close filler cap
B
• Push oil dipstick
A
back in as far as possible
• Completely remove all oil spills from the engine
Fig. 82: Adding engine oil
OIL
B
