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Engine oil level : topping up, filling

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Engine oil level : topping up, filling

WARNING
Adding engine oil
Use a funnel or protect the filling neck area to avoid engine oil escaping onto a hot part of the engine compartment or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical components).
Fire hazard.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum engine oil level
Under no circumstances should the maximum filling level be exceeded: this could damage the engine and the emission control system.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum level, do not start your vehicle and contact an approved dealer.
WARNING
Before carrying out any action in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE.
WARNING
Engine oil change: if you are changing the oil when the engine is hot, be careful not to scald yourself as the oil drains.
WARNING
Never run the engine in an enclosed space as exhaust gases are poisonous.
WARNING
Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The warning light in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
WARNING
Filling and/or checking the oil level: when topping up or checking the oil level, ensure that no oil leaks onto the engine components.
Do not forget to properly close the cap and refit the dipstick to prevent any oil spatter on hot engine components.
Fire hazard.
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
Tip
If there is an abnormal or repeated drop in the fluid level, consult an approved dealer.

Topping up/filling

The vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine should be stopped and cold (for instance, before the engine is started up for the first time in the day).
Tip
Do not exceed the " MAXI " level and don't forget to refit the cap 1 and dipstick 2.
  • Loosen the cap 1;
  • top-up the level (for your information, the capacity between the " MINI " and " MAXI " levels on the dipstick 2 is 0.33 to 0.44 gal (1.5 to 2 litres), depending on the engine);
  • wait for approximately 10 minutes to allow the oil to flow;
  • check the level using the dipstick 2 (as described previously).
Once the level has been read, insert the dipstick 2 as far as it will go and, depending on the vehicle, turn it a quarter of a turn to lock it. Fully tighten the cap 1.

Engine oil grade

Refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle.

Oil change

Service interval: refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle.

Oil change capacity

Please refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle, or contact an authorised dealer.
Always check the engine oil level using the dipstick, as explained previously (it should never fall below the " MINI " level nor exceed the " MAXI " level on the dipstick).

Engine oil grade

Refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle.