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Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and stop it.
3. Wait for 5 min.
4. Remove the dipstick and inspect oil level and condition.
5. Verify that the oil level is within the F and L marks on the dipstick.
- Add or replace oil as necessary.