Engine Oil - Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual

144 Vehicle care
3. Push the safety catch in the
engine compartment to the right
and open the bonnet.
4. Release the bonnet prop rod from
its retainer above the radiator
support and place it securely into
the slotted retainer in the bonnet.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
bonnet prop in its retainer.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop
into the catch. Check that the bonnet
is engaged.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil manually on a
regular basis to prevent damage to
the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 179.
Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.
9 Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may
be hot.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.