Before the trip
Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
Check the oil level before starting the engine or no earlier than 5 minutes after stopping it.
Brand of oil
Modern engines are very sensitive to the brand of oil they fill in. It is very important to fill the engine with the brand of oil that your car requires (see "Lubricants, working fluids and tire pressure").
Preventive measures
If you have to add oil to the engine frequently, check for leaks. To do this, place a sheet of clean paper under the engine overnight and check its condition in the morning. If there are no leaks, this may mean that the oil may be burning in the engine due to wear of the sealing rings (see "Troubleshooting").
Always maintain the oil level between the lower and upper marks on the dipstick (see Fig. 2). Insufficient oil can lead to very serious malfunctions. A high level is also harmful - it can lead to failure of the sealing cuffs.
1. The top end of the dipstick is usually brightly colored to make it easy to find (see the "Under Hood Check Locations" figure for the dipstick location). Remove the dipstick. Use a clean rag or paper towel to wipe the bottom end of the dipstick dry.
2. Insert a clean dipstick into the filler neck all the way and pull it out again. Hold the dipstick by the handle so that the oil does not flow down it - otherwise, you will get an incorrect reading. Check the oil level, which should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks.
3. Oil should be added through the filler neck. Unscrew the filler neck cap...
4. ... and add oil. To avoid spilling oil, use a funnel. Add oil in small portions, checking the level periodically. Do not allow overflow (see "Preventive measures").
Advice
If you measure the oil level immediately after stopping the engine, some of the oil will not have time to drain from the top of the engine, and the dipstick will show a low level.
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