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Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

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Engine Oil Level Check

Check

1. Warm Up The Engine Wait Few Minutes

1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm with no load (in neutral (M/T model) or P or N (A/T model) ) until the radiator fan comes on, then turn off the engine, and wait more than 3 minute.

2. Engine Oil Level - Check





1. Remove the dipstick, and wipe off the dipstick, then reinstall the dipstick.

2. Remove the dipstick.

3. Check the engine oil level. It should be between the upper mark (A) and the lower mark (B).

4. If the engine oil level is near or below the lower mark check for oil leaks, and add the engine oil to bring it to the upper mark.