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Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level using the oil
dipstick
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WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
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Let the engine cool down and only
touch the component parts described
as follows.
Requirements:
The engine must have an oil dipstick. If not, the
engine oil level can be checked only with the on-
board computer .
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
installed in the engine compartment in different
locations.
The waiting time before checking the oil level
when the engine is at normal operating tempera‐
ture is five minutes.
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Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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Pull oil dipstick 1 out and wipe off.
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Slowly slide oil dipstick 1 into the guide
tube to the stop, and pull it out again after
approximately three seconds.
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Oil level is correct: oil level is between 2
and 3.
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Oil level too low: oil level is at 3 or
below.
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Oil level too high: oil level is above 2.
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If the oil level is too low, add 1.1 US qt
(1 liter) of engine oil.
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If the engine oil level is too high, have the
excess engine oil removed immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Checking the engine oil level with an on-
board computer
Requirements:
The engine oil level is determined during driving.
Determining the engine oil level can take up to
30 minutes with a normal driving style and even
longer with an active driving style.
In order to receive a result as quickly as possi‐
ble:
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warm up the engine.
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park the vehicle on a level surface.
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leave the engine running at idle speed.
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Maintenance and care
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