Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
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Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
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