1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Stop the engine and wait at least five minutes for the oil to drain into the sump.
3. Be careful not to burn yourself on a hot engine.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
5. Insert the probe into place and after a while pull it out again.
6. Check the oil level. If it is near the minimum mark on the dipstick, add oil (see illustration).
The difference between the lower and upper marks on the dipstick is one liter. Do not allow the oil level to fall below the lower mark. This can lead to a pressure drop in the system. If this situation occurs, an acoustic signal is given and the oil pressure warning light comes on.
Topping up the engine oil beyond what is needed does not make sense. At high engine speeds, excess oil can enter the combustion chambers through the breather. Excess oil in the system is just as dangerous for the catalyst as burnt fuel.
Engine oil, including single-season and all-season, from different manufacturers, but of the same specification, can be mixed without fear.
Oil consumption
A certain part of the oil burns out during the lubrication of parts of the power plant. Thus, oil consumption is a natural phenomenon. Well-run engines consume approximately 0.2 liters of oil per 1000 km. The maximum allowable oil consumption is 1.0 liters per 1000 km.
Oil consumption depends on many factors. By the way, oil consumption increases if an excessive amount is filled. In this case, excess oil is expelled from the crankcase through the breather. All-weather oil, which has been in the engine for a long time, becomes easily flowable during operation and therefore is consumed faster. In addition, oil losses can occur as a result of leaks or defects, for example, oil seals, due to wear or improper installation of piston rings, damage to the cylinder wall.
When driving a car in winter for short distances, it may turn out that the oil is not consumed at all or even increases in volume. This means that fuel has entered the oil, and the volume of condensate has also increased. To bring the level and consistency of the oil back to normal, it is necessary to perform a long trip. During such a trip, condensate evaporates. After completing your trip, check the oil level immediately, as the oil level may drop sharply as a result of the evaporation of condensate. If the car is operated exclusively in urban conditions, then change the oil without waiting for the timing of the change, every 3000 km or every four months.
In winter operating conditions, a certain amount of fuel in the engine oil must be taken into account. 2-3% are considered acceptable, although in reality this level is lower.
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