Checking the engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine. Warm up the engine at idle to normal operating temperature.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the engine sump.
5. Open the hood.
6. Remove the control oil dipstick and wipe it dry.
CR14DE engine
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7. Fully insert the dipstick into place.
8. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. The oil level must be in the range ①.
CR14DE and HR16DE engines
9. If the oil level is below the «MIN» unscrew the filler cap and add the recommended engine oil to the engine. Do not add oil above the upper level.
10. Check the engine oil level again.
11. Screw on the filler cap.
12. Close the hood cover.
Usually, between engine oil changes, you have to add oil to the engine to compensate for its consumption. Oil consumption depends on the operating conditions of the car, as well as on the quality of the oil. More frequent topping up of oil is required with frequent acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle, especially at high engine speeds. More frequent topping up of oil is also required during its break-in. If after a run of 5000 km the oil consumption exceeds 0.5 liters per 1000 km, you must contact a service station.
Caution: The engine oil level must be checked regularly, at least every time you fill up with fuel. Operating the engine with an insufficient oil level can result in engine failure.