Engine Oil: Inspection
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
- Reinsert the level gauge all the way. Be sure that the level gauge is correctly inserted and in the proper orientation.
- Remove it again and check the oil reading.
If the engine oil level is below the "L" line, add oil to bring the level up to the "F" line. To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do not add oil above the "F" line when the engine is cold.
- Check whether it is notably dirty, or there is coolant or gasoline mixed in. Replace if it is notably dirty. If there is coolant or gasoline mixed in, check the engine.
- After pouring in engine oil, run the engine for several minutes, then stop it. Wait for several minutes until the oil has returned to the oil pan.