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Checking
and filling
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Fig. 264 Illustration of
principle 2: Markers on
oil dipstick
Before you check anything in the engine compartment,
always read and heed all WARNINGS ~
&
in "Working in
the engine compartment"
on page 307 .
Determining
oil level
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Park your vehicle so that it is horizontally
level.
- While at operating state temperature,
briefly let the
engine run at idle and then shut it off.
- Wait approx. two minutes.
Pull out the oil dipstick. Wipe off the oil dipstick with a
clean cloth, and slide it back in as far as it will go.
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Pull it back out and read off the oil level ~ page 311,
fig. 263 or ~ fig. 264. Top off the engine oil, if applicable
~
page 312.
Oil level within
range
@
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Do not add oil.
Oil level within
range
@
- You can add oil. Afterwards, the oil level should be within
range @ .
Oil level within
range
©
You must add oil. Afterwards, the oil level should be
within range @ .
The oil level needs to be checked at regular intervals. The best times
to do this are whenever you refuel and prior to long trips. •
Adding
e ngin e o il
'l:::7:
Fig. 265 Oil filler cap
location: 4.2 L 8-
cylinder
Fig. 266 Oil filler cap
location : 6.0 L 12-
cylinder
Before you check anything in the engine compartment,
always read and heed all WARNINGS ~
&
in "Working in
the eng ine compartment"
on page 307.
- Turn off the engine .
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