Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

Oil level, checking
Test requirements:
^ Minimum engine oil temperature: 60°C
^ Vehicle on level ground.
^ After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.
^ Pull out oil dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and re-insert dipstick again up to stop.
^ Withdraw dipstick again and read oil level.





^ Range of markings on dipstick:
a - Oil must not be topped off.
b - Oil may be topped off. After topping off, oil may reach range.
c - Oil must be topped off. After topping off, it is sufficient if oil level is somewhere in range -b- (shaded area).

Note: Oil level must not exceed mark -a- on oil dipstick.