Daewoo Lanos 2002 Owner's Manual page 120

7–6 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
Checking procedure
The engine oil must be kept at the right
level to help assure proper lubrication of
your vehicle's engine. It is normal for an
engine to use some oil. It is owner's re-
sponsibility to check the oil level at regu-
lar intervals (such as every fuel stop).
The engine oil level should be checked
with the vehicle standing on level ground.
After stopping the engine, wait a few min-
utes before checking the level for the oil
to drain back to the oil pan. If the engine
is cold, the oil may take considerably
longer to drain back.
To check the oil level, pull out the dipstick,
wipe it clean and reinsert it as far as it will
go. Pull it out again and check that the oil
level is between MIN and MAX level marks
on the dipstick. Also check the oil on the
dipstick rod for contamination.
If the level is below the MIN mark, add
enough oil to raise the level to the MAX
mark.
The oil should not go above the "MAX"
mark on the dipstick. This would lead, for
example, to increased oil consumption,
fouling of the spark plugs and excessive
formation of carbon residue.
When replenishing, use the same specifi-
cation of oil as used at the last oil change.
Proper oil level
WARNING
Prolonged and repeated contact with
engine oil may cause skin disorders.
• Avoid excessive skin contact.
• Wash thoroughly after contact.
WARNING
Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Operating with insufficient or too
much amount of oil can damage the
engine.
• Check engine oil regularly.
• Top up if required.
• Don't add too much oil.