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– Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level
fig.
137.
– Replace the dipstick, pushing it in as far as it will go.
The position of the dipstick is shown in the corresponding engine compart-
ment diagram ⇒ page 252.
⇒ page 198, fig. 137
If the level is in area
A
If the oil level is in area
B
A
If the oil level is in area
It is normal for the engine to consume a certain amount of oil. Consumption
can be up to 1.0 litres per 1,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level must
be checked at regular intervals, preferably when filling the tank and before a
journey.
When the engine is working hard, for instance during sustained high-speed
motorway cruising in summer, when towing a trailer or climbing on mountain
passes, the oil level should preferably be kept within area
this.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be
carried out cautiously.
•
When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒ page 193
Caution
If the oil level is above the area
in damage to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact an Authorised
Service Centre.
Safety First
⇒ page 198,
A
, you must not top up with oil.
A
, you may top up with oil (approx. 0,5 l).
, you must top up with oil (approx. 1,0 l).
C
A
A
A
do not start the engine. This could result
A
Handling instructions
Topping up engine oil
Top up gradually with small quantities of oil.
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒
and not above
"Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment" on
page 193.
– Unscrew cap from oil filler opening
– Top-up oil in small amounts, using the correct oil.
– To avoid over-filling with engine oil, you should top-up using
small quantities, wait a while and check the oil level before
adding any more oil.
– As soon as the oil level is in area
The position of the oil filler opening is shown in the corresponding engine
compartment diagram ⇒ page 252.
Tips and Maintenance
Checking and refilling levels
Fig. 138 In the engine
compartment: Engine oil
filler cap
⇒ fig.
138.
A
, carefully close the cap.
B
Technical Data
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