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Check that there are no leaks from the drain plug and engine oil filter.
Refit the central flat undertray section (
Taking engine oil samples
Undo and remove the cap (B).
Fill the engine lubrication system using only
new oil of the type specified in the fluids
and lubricants table.
Gradually add approximately 9.5 litres of new
engine oil of the specified type.
Due to inevitable pooling within the lubrication
system, the actual quantity of oil added may
vary from vehicle to vehicle.
After draining the oil from the relative drain plug
orifice for approximately 20 minutes and
replacing the filter, when the system is filled
with approximately the aforementioned
quantity, the oil level will still be only halfway
up the dipstick (due to residual oil remaining
in the sump). After an initial oil level check,
adding 0.4-0.5 litres will bring the level
correctly to the MAX marking.
Fit and tighten the cap (B) securely.
Check the engine oil level (
E3.12).
The bottle contains a vacuum (-950 mbar
depression).
DO NOT remove the outer cap or turn the
valve before use.
The following sampling procedure must be
performed with the engine warm: run the
engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
To take an engine oil sample, use the "Vacuum
bottle with tube" KIT, Part No. 070001988,
consisting of:
Bottle (A);
Outer cap (B);
Tube (C).
A3.01).
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