Contents: Checking the oil level in gasoline… ↳ Oil change in gasoline engines ↳ Replacing the oil filter in gasoline… ↳ Checking the oil level in diesel… ↳ Oil change in diesel engines ↳ Replacing the oil filter in diesel… ↳
Checking the oil level in gasoline engines
It is recommended to check the engine oil level at least once a week.
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and wait at least a few minutes after turning off the engine until the oil has drained into the oil pan.
2. Remove and wipe off the oil level indicator (J).
3. Insert the pointer all the way into the hole in the engine block, remove it again and read the oil level, which should be between the "min" and "max" marks on the pointer. The oil volume between the minimum and maximum levels is 1 dm³.
4. If necessary, top up the oil level (with engine oil of the same quality and viscosity grades), without exceeding the maximum level.
Minimum oil level indicator light
In some versions of the car, there is a control lamp on the dashboard (under the middle nozzles of the ventilation system) that lights up if the oil level is approaching the minimum. This lamp lights up after at least three minutes from the moment the engine is stopped and the ignition is turned on.
Caution! Oil level indications, both by the indicator and by the control lamp, are not true if the vehicle is located on an inclined surface.
In vehicles equipped with a minimum oil level indicator light, the oil level indicator should be removed and inserted carefully to avoid damaging the minimum oil level sensor connected to this light.
Oil change in gasoline engines
Engine oil should be changed every 10,000 km and at least once a year.
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Place the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
3. Unscrew the oil drain plug (V) located in the oil pan.
4. Wait until the oil has drained into the container (it stops dripping) and screw in the drain plug.
5. Fill with new oil up to the "max" mark on the oil level indicator.
Attention! If the vehicle is used in conditions of high air dustiness, frequent cold engine starts, short distance driving, frequent driving with a trailer, etc., the time between oil and oil filter changes should be reduced.
Replacing the oil filter in gasoline engines
The oil filter should also be changed during each oil change.
1. Unscrew the oil filter.
2. Lubricate the seal of the new filter with oil.
3. Screw the new oil filter in by hand. After the filter seal touches the sealing surface, screw the filter housing in another 3/4 turn.
4. After filling the engine with new oil up to the "max" level, start the engine and check the tightness of the filter connection.
Oil pressure warning light
The oil pressure indicator light, located on the instrument panel, comes on after the ignition is turned on and should go out after the engine starts.
When the light goes out, it means that the oil pressure in the engine lubrication system is within normal limits.
If after starting the engine the indicator light does not go out or lights up while the engine is running, you should immediately turn off the engine, as further operation may cause serious damage.
The oil level in the oil pan should be checked. If the level is normal, then the engine lubrication system should be checked for proper operation.
Warning! Do not continue driving with a faulty lubrication system, which is indicated by the illuminated oil pressure indicator light.
Checking the oil level in diesel engines
It is recommended to check the engine oil level at least once a week.
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and wait at least a few minutes after turning off the engine for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
2. Remove and wipe the oil level indicator (1), insert it all the way, remove it again and read the oil level (2 – oil filter, 3 – oil filler neck).
3. The oil level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the gauge (1). The difference between the minimum and maximum levels is 2 dm³.
4. If necessary, replenish the oil level (with motor oil of the same quality and viscosity grades).
Oil change in diesel engines
Engine oil should be changed every 7,500 km, but not less than once every six months.
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Place the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
3. Unscrew the oil drain plug located in the oil pan (indicated by the arrow) and wait until the oil drains into the container and stops dripping. Screw in the drain plug.
4. Fill with new oil of the required quality up to the "MAX" mark on the oil level indicator.
Attention! If the vehicle is used in adverse conditions (frequent cold engine starts, short distance driving, frequent driving with a trailer, very dusty air, etc.), the oil (and oil filter) should be changed more frequently.
Replacing the oil filter in diesel engines
The oil filter should also be changed during each oil change.
1. Unscrew the oil filter (2).
2. Lubricate the seal of the new filter with oil.
3. Screw in the new oil filter. After the filter seal touches the sealing surface, screw in the filter housing another 3/4 turn.
4. After adding new oil to the engine, start the engine and check the tightness of the filter connection.