Before we begin
Make sure your vehicle is on level ground.
Check the oil level before starting the engine, or at least 5 minutes after turning off the engine.
The right oil
It is very important to use the correct oil for your vehicle (See. "Lubricants, fluids and tire pressures").
Precautions
If you have to add oil frequently, you need to check for leaks. Place a piece of clean paper under the car and check for oil stains in the morning. If there are no leaks, the engine may be burning oil (see "Troubleshooting").
Always maintain the level between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick (see photo 3). If the level is too low, serious engine damage may occur. If the engine is overfilled with oil, the oil seal may fail.
1. The top of the dipstick is often brightly colored for easy identification (see "Under-hood check points"). Remove the level measuring probe.
2. Use a clean rag or paper towel to wipe off all the oil from the dipstick. Insert the clean dipstick into the pipe as far as it will go, then remove it again.
3. Note the oil level on the end of the dipstick, which should be between the upper ("MAX") and lower ("MIN") marks. It takes about a liter of oil to raise the level from the lower to the upper mark.
4. Oil is added through the filler cap. Unscrew the cap, top up the level. Add oil slowly, checking the level with the dipstick. Do not overfill.
(Material published on the website: www.OpelBook.ru)
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