1. Put the car on a level ground.
2. Wait at least five minutes when the engine is at operating temperature to allow the oil to drain into the crankcase. Checking the oil level is best done before starting the engine when it is cold.
3. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it with a lint-free cloth or paper towel and reinsert it, then remove it again. If the oil level is between both marks on the dipstick, then everything is in order. If the level reaches only the lower mark on the dipstick, then the oil must be topped up.
With regard to replenishing the volume of engine oil, it is recommended to adhere to the following rule. If the driving style and nature of the movement is moderate, then the oil level should be closer to the lower mark on the dipstick. If the car is constantly operated at high speeds, then the oil level should be maintained higher, those. near the top mark on the dipstick.
Filling too much engine oil will adversely affect the engine. The oil level must not be above the MAX mark on the dipstick. It is not recommended to try to fill in so much oil that its level reaches the MAX mark. Excess oil is quickly consumed, then carbon deposits are formed, which adversely affect the operation of the engine and the content of harmful substances in the exhaust gas. Too much engine oil in gasoline-powered vehicles will damage the catalytic converter.
You can change the oil yourself, or entrust it to the workshop.
The engine oil is changed once a year or at 10,000 km for diesel engines or 15,000 km for petrol engines. API SH or SG engine oil is recommended for gasoline engines and API CD for diesel engines.
The oil filter must be replaced together with the engine oil.
Warm up the engine before draining the oil. To do this, it is enough to drive a short distance (within about 10 minutes).
4. Jack up the front of the car.
5. Remove the oil filler cap on the cylinder head.
6. Unscrew the drain plug at the bottom of the crankcase with a container beforehand to collect the oil. Be careful because the oil is hot.
7. After draining the oil, screw in the drain plug, replacing it with a new sealing ring.
8. Change oil filter (see relevant chapter).
9. Fill in the prescribed amount of engine oil.
10. Start the engine and check the oil level and the oil drain plug and oil filter for leaks. Add oil if necessary.