Engine oil consumption
Engine oil consumption can vary from engine to engine and can change during the working life of an engine.
The vehicle may consume up to 1 litre of engine oil per 2,000 km, depending on how you drive and the conditions in
which the vehicle is used. In new vehicles, consumption is likely to be higher for the first 5,000 km. The engine oil
level must therefore be checked at regular intervals, preferably when refuelling and before long journeys.
When the engine is working hard, the engine oil level must be in the upper permissible area (→ Engine oil), for
instance during extended motorway journeys in summer or when climbing mountain passes
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