If after running in the vehicle the oil consumption exceeds 0.5 l per 1000 km, you should contact the manufacturer's service station.
Frequency: Check the engine oil level regularly, at least before every long trip, to avoid engine damage.
Caution: If the level drops rapidly or repeatedly, contact the manufacturer's service station.
Note: To avoid oil leaks, we recommend that you use a funnel when adding/filling with oil.
Checking the engine oil level
To accurately determine the oil level, it is necessary to place the car on a flat horizontal surface and turn off the engine for a long time.
To determine the exact oil level and to ensure that the maximum permitted oil level has not been exceeded (excessive oil level leads to engine failure), be sure to use the dipstick.
- Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-free cloth.
- Insert the dipstick all the way (if the vehicle is equipped with a dipstick plug (C), screw the plug in completely).
- Remove the dipstick again.
- Check the oil level: the level should not be below the "MINI" mark (A) or above the "MAX1" mark (B).
After checking the level, insert the dipstick all the way or tighten the dipstick plug all the way.
Attention:
- Under no circumstances should the maximum level (B) be exceeded: exceeding it will damage the engine and the catalytic converter.
- If the maximum level is exceeded, do not start the engine and contact the manufacturer's service center.
Topping up/refilling engine oil
Caution: Do not exceed the "MAX1" level and do not forget to replace the plug (1) and dipstick (2).
Car with a non-running cold engine (for example, before the first engine start of the day) must be located on a horizontal surface.
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- Unscrew the plug (1).
- Add oil to the level (for reference: the interval between the "MINI" and "MAXI" marks on the dipstick (2) corresponds to a volume of 1.5-2 l depending on the engine model).
- Wait about 20 minutes for the oil to drain completely.
- Check the oil level using the dipstick (2) as described above.
After checking the level, insert the dipstick all the way or tighten the dipstick plug all the way.
Note: Replacement frequency: see service book or maintenance and warranty card.
Always check the engine oil level using the dipstick in the manner described above (the oil level should not be below the "MINI" mark or above the "MAX1" mark on the dipstick).
Attention:
- It is prohibited to leave the engine running in a closed room, as the exhaust gases are toxic.
- When working in close proximity to the engine, be aware that it may be hot. Also remember that the cooling fan may turn on at any time. There is a risk of injury.
- If you change the oil when the engine is hot, be careful not to burn yourself with the drained oil. When adding oil, make sure that it does not come into contact with engine parts: this may cause a fire. Do not forget to tighten the plug correctly, otherwise a fire may occur if oil comes into contact with hot engine parts.