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Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
rag. Replace the dipstick fully and withdraw
again when the oil level may be read from the
stick. Normal oil level is indicated when the oil
is present between the two marks on the
stick. It is not necessary to add oil if the level
is above the lower mark and in any case, oil
must not be added to the degree that the level
exceeds the upper mark. Replace the dip-
stick fully after checking the level.
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radiator
hose when checking the engine oil as it
may be hot enough to burn you.
SG030D3-E
ENGINE OIL REPLENISHMENT
Petrol engine
HFC5009
6-6
OWNER MAINTENANCE
Diesel engine
G030D02FC
If the indicated oil level is at or below the lower
mark of the dipstick, oil should be added until
the level is at or below the upper mark.
To add oil to the engine, remove the filler cap
by rotating in an counterclockwise direction
and pour engine oil into the engine. Before
checking the level again, allow several min-
utes for the oil to drain into the sump. Replace
the oil filler cap rotating it in a clockwise
direction until tight.
The quantity of oil required to raise the level
from the minimum to maximum level is approx-
imately 1 litre.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks
is equal to about 1 liter(Petrol Engine)/1.2
liter(Diesel Engine) of oil.
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radiator
hose when checking the engine oil as it
may be hot enough to burn you.
ZG030E1-A
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
Function of engine oil
Engine oil has the primary function of lubricat-
ing and cooling the inside of the engine.
Engine oil consumption
It is normal that an engine should consume
some engine oil in the course of normal
driving. The cause of oil consumption in a
normal engine are as follows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pistons,
piston rings and cylinders.
A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall
when a piston moves downwards in the
cylinder. High negative pressure generated
during engine operation sucks some of the
oil into the combustion chamber.
This oil with some oil of the cylinder wall is
burned by the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.
o The engine oil consumption is strongly
effected by the viscosity and quality of oil,
engine rpm and driving condition etc.
More engine oil may be consumed under
severe driving conditions such as high
speeds, frequent acceleration and decel-
eration, compared to normal driving.
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