Opel Antara Owner's Manual page 192

192 Self-help, vehicle care
Engine oil
Information on engine oils - see page 213.
Engine oil level and consumption
It is normal for every engine to consume
some oil, and it is sometimes necessary to
check and top up the engine oil level
between oil changes.
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Warning
Do not allow the engine oil level to drop
below the minimum level.
For this reason, the engine oil level should
be checked every 500 km (300 miles) or
before starting a long trip.
The illustrations show checking and
replenishing the engine oil in the Z 24, Z 32
petrol engines and the Z 20 diesel engines
respectively.
To check the level, remove dipstick from
the dipstick tube, wipe it clean and re-insert
it as far as it will go. After pulling the
dipstick out again, check the oil level,
ensuring it is between the lower and upper
(or MIN and MAX) marks.
Engine oil level check and topping up
The engine oil level must be checked with
the vehicle horizontal and with the engine
(which must be at operating temperature)
switched off. Wait a few minutes before
checking the level to allow the normal oil
accumulation in the engine to drain back
into the oil pan.
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