Checking Oil Level

Checking oil level

Warning! Avoid skin contact with transmission fluid.

Checking oil level

Preparations




The difference between MAX and MIN volume is 0.5 liters. Check oil temperature in transmission. .
At room temperature (+20 °C) the oil level is near the MIN mark on the "cold area".
At room temperature (+20 °C) and low oil level the oil barely reaches the dipstick.
The "cold range" (+40 °C) is reached after approximately 15 minutes idling in the workshop, while the "hot range" (+80 °C) is reached after approximately 30 minutes highway driving at an air temperature above +15 °C.

Note! The check should be carried out at an oil temperature of +80 °C.

Preparations
- Flat surface
- Parking brake set
- Foot brake applied
- Engine idling
- Move gear selector to position P.

Move the gear selector through all positions, stopping in each position for approximately 3 seconds
Return gear selector to position P and wait 2 minutes before checking oil level.
The dipstick must be pushed down completely into the dipstick tube.

Caution! Wipe dipstick with a nylon cloth (i.e. a material free of lint and loose threads).

Low level (topping up)

Top up with oil through the dipstick pipe
Take account of the temperature when topping up with oil. See Preparations.

High level (overfilling)

Warning! The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven. Avoid skin contact with transmission fluid.

Note! The transmission must not be operated if the oil level is too high due to overfilling. This can cause increased operating temperatures and oil leakage.

Drain off oil




Undo the drain plug.
Allow some of the oil to drain out and reinstall the plug. Tighten to: 40 Nm .
Check the level taking account of temperature. See Checking oil level.
The oil can also be sucked out through the dipstick pipe using an oil suction syringe with a narrow gauge hose.

Note! Strict cleanliness is important.