Before you start
- Make sure that your car is on level ground.
- Check the oil level before the car is driven, or at least 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off.
The correct oil
Modern engines place great demands on their oil. It is very important that the correct oil for your car is used (See "Lubricants, fluids and tyre pressures").
Car Care
If you have to add oil frequently, you should check whether you have any oil leaks. Place some clean paper under the car overnight, and check for stains in the morning. If there are no leaks, the engine may be burning oil.
Always maintain the level between the upper and lower dipstick marks (see photo 3). If the level is too low severe engine damage may occur. Oil seal failure may result if the engine is overfilled by adding too much oil.
1. The dipstick is located in a tube at the front of the engine on al
2. Withdraw the dipstick. Using a clean rag or paper towel, wipe all the oil from the dipstick. Insert the clean dipstick into the tube as far as it will go, then withdraw it again.
3. Note the oil level on the end of the dipstick, which should be between the upper (MAX) mark and lower (MIN) mark.
Approximately 1.5 litres of oil will raise the level from the lower mark to the upper mark.
4. Oil is added through the filler cap. Unscrew the cap and top-up the level; a funnel may help to reduce spillage. Add the oil slowly, checking the level on the dipstick often. Don't overfill (see "Car Care").
[Original publication on the website: PeugeotBook]