- Engine oil temperature at least 60° C
- Vehicle must be level (horizontal)
- Wait a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the oil to flow back into the sump
Work sequence
- Pull out oil dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and insert again as far as it will go.
- Pull out dipstick again and read oil level.
Scheme 203
Markings on oil dipstick
a - Do not top up oil
b - Oil may be topped up. Oil level may rise as far as area -a- after topping up.
c - Oil must be topped up. It is sufficient if the oil level is somewhere in area -b- (grooved area on dipstick) after topping up.
Note. The oil level must not be above the MAX marking (arrow -1-) and not below the MIN marking (arrow -2-).