Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

Engine warm, oil temperature greater than 60°C (140°F).

After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.

Withdraw dipstick, wipe using clean cloth, and re-insert fully.

Withdraw dipstick again and read oil level.





Range of markings on dip stick:
a - Oil MUST NOT be topped off
b - Oil may be topped off
After topping off, oil may reach range -a
c - Oil MUST BE topped off
After topping off oil, oil level somewhere in range -b (shaded area) is sufficient

NOTE: Oil level must not exceed the MAX. mark on the oil dipstick.