Engine oil check level and top up

Operation 0010T11 · VEHICLE FLUIDS

1.2 8v

1. Check that the engine oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.

The check should be carried out with the vehicle on a flat surface a few minutes after the engine has been switched off.

2. If necessary, top up the level by introducing the recommended fluid after having removed the cap.

For the optimum operation of the engine in particularly harsh climate conditions (temperatures below -20°C) use the recommended oil for the engine lubrication circuit.

Never exceed the MAX level.

Fit the cap.

Start up the engine and keep it idling for a few minutes.

Switch off the engine and wait for a few minutes.

Check the oil level again, then insert the dipstick properly in its housing.

1.6 16v

1. Check that the engine oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.

The check should be carried out with the vehicle on a flat surface a few minutes after the engine has been switched off.

2. If necessary, top up the level by introducing the recommended fluid after having removed the cap.

For the optimum operation of the engine in particularly harsh climate conditions (temperatures below -20°C) use the recommended oil for the engine lubrication circuit.

Never exceed the MAX level.

Fit the cap.

Start up the engine and keep it idling for a few minutes.

Switch off the engine and wait for a few minutes.

Check the oil level again, then insert the dipstick properly in its housing.

1.9 DIESEL

1. Check that the engine oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.

The check should be carried out with the vehicle on a flat surface a few minutes after the engine has been switched off.

2. If necessary, top up the level by introducing the recommended fluid after having removed the cap.

For the optimum operation of the engine in particularly harsh climate conditions (temperatures below -15°C) use the recommended oil for the engine lubrication circuit.

Never exceed the MAX level.

Fit the cap.

Start up the engine and keep it idling for a few minutes.

Switch off the engine and wait for a few minutes.

Check the oil level again, then insert the dipstick properly in its housing.

1.2 8v, 1.6 16v, 1.3 JTD 16V, 1.9 JTD 8V, 1.9 DIESEL

The check on the oil level should be carried out with the vehicle on a flat surface a few minutes after the engine has been switched off.

1.9 JTD 8V

1. Extract the engine oil dipstick, clean it and then fully reinset it, extract it and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the actual dipstick.

The interval between MIN and MAX corresponds to about 1 litre of oil.

With the engine warm, work carefully inside the engine compartment to avoid the danger of burns. Remember that if the engine is very hot then the fans may start working: danger of injury.

1. If the oil level is close to or actually below the MIN mark, introduce the recommended oil through the filler until it reaches the MAX mark.

If, after checking, the engine oil level is above the MAX mark, it must be corrected.

After topping up the engine oil, before checking the level, let the engine run for a few seconds and wait for a few minutes after it has been switched off.

The table shows the quantity for periodic replacement.

For the optimum operation of the engine in particularly harsh climate conditions (temperatures below -15°C) use the recommended oil for the lubrication circuit.

The table shows the quantity for periodic replacement.

1.3 JTD 16V

The engine oil level check should be carried out with the vehicle on a flat surface with the engine off a few minutes (5) after the engine has been switched off.

1. Extract the engine oil dipstick, clean it and then fully reinset it, extract it and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the actual dipstick.

2. If the oil level is close to or actually below the MIN mark, introduce the recommended oil through the filler until it reaches the MAX mark.

If, after checking, the engine oil level is above the MAX mark, it must be corrected.

After topping up the engine oil, before checking the level, let the engine run for a few seconds and wait for a few minutes after it has been switched off.

The table shows the quantity for periodic replacement.

1.4 8v · from 12/03 · MY 2005

The engine oil level check should be carried out with the vehicle on a flat surface with the engine off a few minutes (5) after the engine has been switched off.

1. Extract the engine oil dipstick, clean it and then fully reinset it, extract it and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the actual dipstick.

2. If the oil level is close to or actually below the MIN mark, introduce the recommended oil through the filler until it reaches the MAX mark.

If, after checking, the engine oil level is above the MAX mark, it must be corrected.

After topping up the engine oil, before checking the level, let the engine run for a few seconds and wait for a few minutes after it has been switched off.

The table shows the quantity for periodic replacement.

- For the use of the vehicle in particularly severe climate conditions it is advisable to use the recommended oil for the engine lubrication circuit.

The table shows the quantity for periodic replacement.