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Procedures






03 - Service Procedures

Engine Oil, Checking Level

Please note the following:

- After stopping the engine, wait for at least 3 minutes for the oil to flow back into the oil pan.

- Pull out dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and re-insert dipstick again up to stop.

Observe waste disposal regulations!

- Pull out dipstick again and read oil level.

If the dipstick appears as illustrated:









If oil level is above area - A -, the catalytic converter can be damaged.

- When oil level is below marking - C -, top off with oil to marking - A -. Note oil specification.