1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the level gauge all the way. Be sure that the level gauge is correctly inserted and in the correct position.
4. Remove the level gauge again and record the oil level. If the engine oil level is below the “L” line, check that there is no oil leakage from the engine, then add oil up to “F” line, being careful not to overfill past this level.
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(A) |
Oil level gauge |
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(B) |
Oil filler cap |
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(C) |
«F» line |
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(D) |
«L» line |
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(E) |
Approx. 1 L (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt) |
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(F) |
Notch mark |
5. After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan before checking the level.
6. Just after driving or while the engine is warm, engine oil level may show in the range between the “F” line and the notch mark. This is caused by thermal expansion of engine oil.
7. To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do not add oil above the “F” line when the engine is cold.