OIL LEVEL CHECK

Every time you stop for fuel, check the engine oil as follows:

1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. When checking the oil level it is best for the engine to be at operating temperature, although checking the oil immediately after a stopping will lead to a false reading. Wait a few minutes after turning off the engine to allow the oil to drain back into the crankcase.
3. Open the hood and inspect the level of the engine oil tank. The fluid level on the tank should read between FULL or F and LOW or L.
4. If the level is below the LOW or L line, remove the cap and add enough engine oil to reach the FULL or F line.

   Fig. 1: Fill the engine oil tank located under the hood first

5. Install the oil cap and hand tighten.
6. After filling the oil tank, remove the engine access hole cover on the drivers side.

   Fig. 2: Make sure the oil tank is to the F mark

   Fig. 3: The oil dipstick is located under the driver's side engine access hole cover

   Fig. 4: Place your finger through the hole and pull straight up to remove

7. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it clean.
8. Reinsert the dipstick, push it in as far as it will go, the pull it out and look at the level on the end.
9. If necessary, insert more oil through the oil filler cap next to the dipstick, this will completely top off the system.

   Fig. 5: The oil dipstick has two markings for level check

   Fig. 6: To fill the crankcase, remove the engine oil filler cap