Oil dipstick on a 4-cylinder engine
The oil level dipstick is indicated by an arrow.
Oil dipstick on 6-cylinder 3.0L engine
Oil dipstick (indicated by an arrow) on the 6-cylinder engine, the 3.0 liter is located on the left side of it.
Checking the engine oil level
1. Place the car on a flat horizontal platform.
2. The oil level in the engine is checked using a dipstick, the dipstick of which is located in the engine sump.
3. The oil level is checked before driving or at least 15 minutes after stopping a hot engine.
4. Remove the oil gauge dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick back into the tube until it stops, remove the dipstick again. Check the oil level at the edge of the oil film on the dipstick. If the oil level is below the lower mark L, then unscrew the filler cap on the cylinder head cover and add fresh oil of the correct grade to a level slightly below the upper mark F.
5. When finished, insert the dipstick into the oil gauge tube and tighten the oil filler cap (arrow).
6. Always keep the oil level between the two indicated marks. If the oil level is too low, the engine may not be lubricated properly and may be damaged. With excessive refueling with oil, the spark plugs are oiled, oil leaks from under the gaskets and seals develop.
7. The oil must be changed if, when you run your fingers over the dipstick, (before rubbing) solid particles are felt.