Engine Oil; Checking The Oil Level - Volvo C70 Owner's Manual

2001 VOLVO C70
pg. 112 Engine oil

Checking the oil level

The oil level should be checked every time the car is refuelled. This is especially important during
the period up to the first service.
CAUTION: Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level
becomes too low.
Park the car on a level surface and wait for at least 3 minutes after the engine has been switched off. Be
sure the oil level is maintained between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick. If oil is added, it
should reach the MAX mark on the dipstick. Low oil level can cause internal damage to the engine and
overfilling can result in high oil consumption. The distance between the dipstick marks represents
approx. 1.6 US qts (1.5 liters). The oil should preferably be checked when cold, before the engine has
been started.
NOTE: The engine must be stopped when checking the oil.
Draining the oil?
Drain the oil after driving while it is still warm.
WARNING!
The oil may be very hot.
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