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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 and turning
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off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
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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 oil level.
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Low
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Normal
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Excessive
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Flat dipstick
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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Non-flat dipstick