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Checking the engine oil level
Part 7
CAUTION
DO−IT−YOURSELF
MAINTENANCE—
Low level
Full level
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
Chapter 7−2
Engine and Chassis
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick.
D Checking the engine oil level
Add oil
O.K.
Too full
D Checking the engine coolant
level
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
fill between the low level and the full level
on the dipstick is indicated below for ref-
erence.
D Checking brake fluid
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
D Checking power steering fluid
D Checking tire pressure
D Checking and replacing tires
D Rotating tires
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand−tight.
1. To get
a
true reading, the vehicle
should be on a level spot. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
D Installing snow tires and chains
D Replacing wheels
NOTICE
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean
with a rag.
z Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
D Aluminum wheel precautions
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
z Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level on the end.
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