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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.
3. Stop the engine and allow approx. 5 min before continuing.
4. Remove the engine cover.





5. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick.
^ If the oil level is below the L mark, add engine oil.

Note: The dipstick is graduated in 0.5 L {0.5 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt} intervals as a reference for oil replenishment.

6. Install the dipstick.
7. Install the engine cover.