Checking the oil level
You should reach for the dipstick at least every second refueling. During the engine break-in period or in the case of older engines, oil consumption is greater and its condition should be checked each time you visit a gas station. The oil level indicator has an orange handle, which immediately catches the eye.
Next steps:
1. The oil level should be checked at an oil temperature of 60ºC. It will be reached after approx. 10-one minute drive from a cold start. Wait five minutes after the engine has stopped, so that all the oil flows to the oil pan.
2. Pull out the dipstick. Please be careful, because the engine is still hot. Wipe the indicator with a clean cloth or tissue and put it back until it stops.. Wait for a while and pull out the pointer again.
3. Read the oil level on the dipstick. If it is in the area A between the maximum (MAX) and the first incision it means, that you do not need to top up the oil. If the level is between the notches that define area B, you can add some oil. Indication between the minimum (MIN) and the first cut means the need to add oil, but not more than 0,5 liters. The dark color of the oil does not necessarily mean, that it needs to be replaced. The brand oil darkens after a short time and is the result of impurities collected by the oil.
4. The distance between the marks shown in the figure 1 i 2 on the dipstick it corresponds to one liter of oil. If the oil level is close to the MIN mark, then just add it 0,5 liter of oil. Never top up too much!
Excess oil may be sucked in through the crankcase breather valve and contaminate the air filter. Too much oil can damage the cylinder head gasket as well as the catalytic converter, if it gets into the exhaust system through the combustion chamber.
5. Use only a clean funnel for topping up the oil.