Engine Oil: Service Precautions

AH32.00-P-0003-01A Notes on checking oil level on vehicles with level control/ADS
- with SA Code 217a/480

Observe the following prerequisites when checking the oil level in the oil reservoir:
1 The vehicle must be standing on its wheels.
2 Check the oil level when the vehicle is ready to drive:
^ Vehicle ready for use with oil and coolant reservoirs filled.
^ Full fuel tank - compensate for any missing fuel by placing additional weight in trunk.
^ Spare wheel and vehicle tool kit in vehicle.
^ Unladen vehicle. Remove any luggage, fuel canisters etc. from the vehicle.

On vehicles with level control /ADS, the oil level in the oil reservoir may fall below the "min." mark on the oil dipstick when the vehicle is loaded.