...and remove the oil level indicator (dipstick).
Wipe the indicator with a clean cloth.
Insert the level indicator into the guide tube until it stops.
We take out the indicator again and determine the oil level in the engine oil pan using the edge of the oil film on it.
The edge of the oil film should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the oil level indicator.
At the same time, we make sure that there are no dirt particles or foreign impurities in the oil on the dipstick.
If necessary, add oil to the engine crankcase (the volume of oil that needs to be added to raise its level from the MIN mark to the MAX mark of the indicator is 1.0 l, as a reminder, this figure is applied to the dipstick between the marks). Wait at least three minutes so that the added portion of oil has time to drain into the pan, and check the level again. Install the level indicator in place.
When adding oil, do not exceed the maximum permissible level. Otherwise, oil will enter the combustion chambers of the cylinders through the crankcase ventilation system, and the combustion products of the oil can damage the catalytic converter of exhaust gases.
In addition, an excessive amount of oil in the engine lubrication system leads to increased oil consumption for burning, oiling of spark plugs and increased formation of carbon deposits on their electrodes. All this has a negative effect on the engine operation and reduces its service life.
Add only the same oil to the engine that was added to the lubrication system during the last oil change.
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