Inspecting and replenishing 227
B
Oil level within range A
Engine oil
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You may top up the oil. It is possible that the oil level may then be
Check engine oil level
A
within range A after doing this.
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine.
C
Oil level within range A
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You must top up the oil ⇒ page 228. It is sufficient, once this is done,
B
to keep the oil level within range A.
It is normal for the engine to consume oil. The oil consumption may be as much as
0.5 l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which
you operate your vehicle. The oil consumption may be slightly higher than this
during the first 5 000 kilometres.
One should therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably every time
after the fuel tank is filled or after driving for long stretches.
Fig. 211 Dipstick
A
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range A- but not above this,
if the engine has been operating at high loads, for example during a lengthy
motorway trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high
mountain pass.
Checking the oil level
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Ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a level surface.
Switch the engine off.
The warning light in the instrument cluster* will indicate ⇒ page 35, “Engine oil
pressure ” whether the oil level is too low. In this case, check the oil level as soon
as possible. Top up with an appropriate quantity of oil.
Open the bonnet ⇒
in “Working in the engine compartment” on
page 225.
Caution
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Wait a few minutes and pull out the oil dipstick.
A
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The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range A. Danger of
damaging the catalytic converter.
Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again fully.
Then withdraw the dipstick again and read off the oil level.
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Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Switch of the engine and contact and
obtain professional assistance from a specialist garage.
A
Oil level within range A
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You must not top up the oil.
Note
Engine oil specifications ⇒ page 271, “Technical Data”.
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