How to Check the Lubricating Oil Level
How to Check the Lubricating Oil Level -
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Check the oil level daily with the engine stopped and on a level surface. If the engine has just been stopped and is warm, wait approximately 20 minutes to allow the oil to drain back into the oil pan before checking.
If the engine operating temperature is below 60° C (140° F), the engine must be on a level surface and then shut down for 60 minutes for an accurate oil level reading. Otherwise, the engine must be brought up to an operating temperature of 60° C (140° F), parked on a level surface and then shut down for approximately 20 minutes for an accurate oil level reading.
- Remove the oil dipstick from the guide tube. Use a clean rag to wipe off the end of the oil dipstick.
- Wait 15 seconds to allow any crankcase pressure to dissipate through the guide tube and let the oil level settle in the oil pan.
- Reinstall the oil dipstick and make sure it is fully inserted
into the guide tube. Remove the oil dipstick again and read the oil
level. The figure below shows the maximum oil level (2) and minimum
oil level (1). If the oil reading is between the min and max indicators,
then the oil is at the proper level for engine operation.
- If necessary, top off the engine oil by filling no more than 5.0 L (5.2 qt) at a time. Use only Detroit™ approved oil, Synthetic Oils and Additives. Do not overfill as overfilling the oil pan can cause engine damage.
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