Detroit Diesel DD15 EuroIV Operator's Manual page 22

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Operating Instructions for Starting the Engine

1. Check the oil level daily with the engine stopped and on a level surface. If

the engine has just been stopped and is warm, wait approximately 20 minutes

to allow the oil to drain back into the oil pan before checking.

2. Add oil to maintain the correct level on the dipstick. Use only the heavy-duty

oils recommended in the "How to Replace the Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter"

section in this manual.

NOTE: The dipstick has a positive locking device such as a lever or twist-

lock design that must be disengaged before pulling the dipstick out of the

guide tube.

3. Remove the dipstick from the guide tube. Use a shop rag to wipe off the end

of the dipstick.

4. Wait 15 seconds to allow any crankcase pressure to dissipate through the

guide tube and let the oil level settle in the oil pan.

5. Reinstall the dipstick and make sure it is fully inserted into the guide tube.

6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level dipstick.

7. The figure shows a comparison between the bends on the dipstick and a

crosshatch pattern on a conventional dipstick. Note the exact area noted on

the bends. For example, the 'maximum' oil level will be at the BOTTOM of

that bend. For the 'minimum' oil level, it is noted at the TOP of the bend. If

the oil level is below the 'minimum' bend, add oil to bring it up the

'maximum' level. Do NOT fill beyond the maximum fill level on the dipstick,

since overfilling may result in high oil consumption and possible severe

engine damage.

All information subject to change without notice.

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