Checking the Crankcase

Checking the Crankcase - Ops

Check the crankcase as follows:

  1. If the engine oil was replaced, stop the engine after normal operating temperature has been reached. Allow the oil to drain back into the crankcase for about 60 minutes, then check the oil level.
    2. Notice: Do not add oil if the oil reading is in the crosshatch area. There are approximately 5.0 L (5.2 qt) from the fill mark to the full mark. Overfilling the oil pan can cause engine damage.
  2. If necessary, add no more oil than 5.0 L (5.2 qt) at a time to bring the level to the proper mark on the dipstick. Use only the heavy-duty oils recommended in the "How to Replace the Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter" section in this manual.
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Parent topic: Running the Engine
Document Number: 0000022291
Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-05
Topic Publication Date: 2025-12-03