Maintenance and service / Engine oil 11-9
& Checking the oil level
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1 . Park the vehicle on a level surface and turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/ “ OFF ” position . If you check the oil level just after turning the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position , wait for at least 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan before checking the level .
CAUTION
If the level gauge cannot be pulled out easily , twist the level gauge right and left , then gently pull it out . Otherwise , you may be injured accidentally straining yourself .
2 . Pull out the level gauge , wipe it clean , and insert it again .
3 . Be sure the level gauge is correctly inserted until it stops .
1 ) |
Full level |
2 ) |
Low level |
3 ) |
Approximately 1.1 US qt ( 1.0 liters , 0.9 |
Imp qt ) from low level to full level |
4 . Pull out the oil level gauge again .
5 . Check the oil levels on both sides of the level gauge . The engine oil level must be judged by the lowest of the two levels . If the oil level is below the low level mark , add oil so that the full level is reached .
CAUTION
. Be careful not to touch the engine oil filter when removing the oil filler cap . Doing so may result in a burn , a pinched finger , or may cause some other injury .
. Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity .
. Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it . If oil touches the exhaust pipe , it may cause a bad smell , smoke , and / or a fire . If engine oil gets on the exhaust pipe , be sure to wipe it off .
To add engine oil , remove the engine oil filler cap and slowly pour engine oil through the filler neck . After pouring oil into the engine , you must use the level gauge to confirm that the oil level is correct .
NOTE
. To prevent overfilling the engine oil , do not add any additional oil above the upper level when the engine is cold . . After adding or changing the engine oil , warm up the engine and stop it on a level surface , then start the engine after a lapse of 1 minute or more . Confirm that the warning light has turned off after the engine has started . Refer to “ Engine low oil level warning light ” F3- 18 .
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