Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
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Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
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and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
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pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
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Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
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oil level.
Low
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Normal
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Excessive
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The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type
of vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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