Checking the oil level in the engine crankcase

We check the oil level in the oil pan on a horizontal platform with the engine off. If the engine was running before checking, then stop it. Waiting for at least three minutes (oil should have time to drain into the engine crankcase) …



... and take out the oil level indicator (probe).



Wipe the pointer with a clean rag.

We insert the level indicator into the guide tube until it stops.

Again we take out the pointer and by the edge of the oil film on it we determine the oil level in the engine crankcase.



The edge of the oil film must be between the MIN and MAX marks on the oil level indicator.

If necessary, add oil to the crankcase (the amount of oil that needs to be added to raise its level from the MIN·mark to the MAX mark of the pointer is 1.0 l, as a reminder, this figure is printed on the dipstick between the marks).

We wait at least three minutes so that the topped-up portion of oil has time to drain into the sump, and check the level again. Set the level indicator in place.

When adding oil, do not exceed the maximum allowable level. Otherwise, oil through the crankcase ventilation system will enter the combustion chambers of the cylinders, and the combustion products of the oil can damage the catalytic converter.