Engine Oil: Description and Operation

Engine Oil

Oil System Capacity

- For the correct engine oil capacity, refer to the Fluid Capacity Tables.

Engine Oil Specifications

- For the correct engine oil specification, refer to the Fluid Capacity Tables.

Engine Oil Level, Checking

Test Conditions

• The engine oil temperature is a minimum of 60 °C (140 °F).

• The vehicle is on level ground.

• After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes to allow the oil to flow back into the oil pan.

Test Sequence

- Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off with a clean cloth and reinsert it all the way in to the guide tube.

- Pull out the oil dipstick again and check the oil level.

Range of Marks on the Dipstick





1 MAX. mark
2 MIN. mark
a Area above the hatched field up to the MAX. mark: Do not add engine oil.
b Oil level within the hatched field: Oil can be added.
c Area from the MIN. mark up to the hatched field: fill with a maximum 0.5 liter of engine oil.