Before starting
Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. Check the oil level before driving, but not earlier than 5 minutes after stopping the engine.
If the oil level is checked immediately after the engine is stopped, the remaining oil in the upper engine components will not have time to drain into the crankcase; the probe will give an incorrect result.
1. The dipstick is on the left side of the engine (cm. "Checkpoints under the hood"). Pull out the dipstick.
2. Use a clean rag or paper towel to wipe off any oil from the sludge. Insert the dipstick into the neck until it stops, then pull it out again.
3. Mark the oil level on the tip of the cup. The level must be between the upper and lower marks. About a liter of oil fills the level between the marks "min-and-max".
4. Oil is added through the filler neck. Turn the cover about a quarter of a turn counterclockwise and remove it. Add oil to the upper mark on the dipstick. Use a funnel to avoid spilling oil. Drink the oil slowly, constantly checking its level on the dipstick. Don't spill.
Engine oil brand
Modern engines are very demanding on the quality of engine oil. It is very important to use engine oil recommended by the manufacturers.
Prevention
If you have to add oil to the engine very often, you need to check for oil leaks. Leave a sheet of clean paper under the car overnight and look for stains in the morning. If there are no leaks, your engine may be wasting a lot of oil.
Always keep the oil level between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick. If the oil level is too low, serious engine damage can occur. Oil leakage through the cuffs may be due to too much oil in the crankcase.
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