Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

Engine Oil

INSPECTION

CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.

1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe away the oil.
3) Reinsert the level gauge all the way. Be sure that the level gauge is correctly inserted and properly orientated.
4) Remove the oil level gauge again and check the reading. If the oil level is below the "L" line, add oil to bring the level up to the "F" line.
5) After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan before checking the level.

NOTE:
- Just after driving or while the engine is warm, engine oil level may over "F" line. This is caused by thermal expansion of engine oil.
- To prevent overfilling of engine oil, do not add oil above "F" line when the engine is cold.