Attention. Use only recommended quality oil (see service book).
Check the oil level frequently and change it regularly.
Using a lower quality oil than recommended or operating the vehicle with a low oil level will damage the engine.
It is allowed to use higher quality oils than those recommended. When operating under adverse conditions, it is recommended to use an oil of a higher quality than that indicated on the label.
Unfavorable operating conditions
During long periods of operation, check the oil level more often than usual:
- when towing a camper or trailer;
- in mountainous areas;
- at high speed;
- at temperatures below -30°C or above +40°C;
- when traveling short distances (less than 10 km) at low temperatures (below 5°С).
Recommendations for checking and replacing engine oil and oil filter. Change the oil and oil filter according to the intervals indicated in the maintenance tables in section 2 «Engine».
Note. When refueling and topping up, the viscosity of the oil must match the characteristics of the oil in the engine.
To comply with the maintenance intervals, specialized synthetic engine oil is poured into all engines by the manufacturer.
It is recommended to check the oil level every 2,500 km. The most accurate results are obtained by measuring the oil level on the engine before starting. Incorrect results are obtained by measuring the oil level immediately after turning on the engine. The oil dipstick indicates too low an oil level, as it does not have time to drain down into the crankcase.
Checking the oil level
The oil level must be between the marks on the dipstick.
Checking the oil level on a cold engine:
- wipe the oil dipstick before checking;
- check the oil level with the dipstick. The level must be between the marks «MIN» And «MAX».
If the level is close to «MIN» to start, you can add 0.5 oil. Add enough oil to bring the level on the dipstick closer to the mark «MAX», how «MIN».
Checking the oil level on a warm engine:
- stop the car on a level surface, turn on the engine and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain the bottom of the crankcase;
- wipe the oil dipstick before checking;
- check the oil level with the dipstick. The level must be between the marks «MIN» And «MAX».
If the level is close to «MIN» to start, you can add 0.5 oil. Add enough oil to bring the level on the dipstick closer to the mark «MAX», how «MIN».
Attention. Do not spill oil on a hot manifold, as this may cause a fire in the wiring in the engine compartment.
Never over level «MAX». Oil consumption may increase if too much oil is poured into the engine.