Checking the oil level

4 Maintenance

Checking engine oil level

Daily, before starting.

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1 Check oil level

Turn the engine off. The dipstick is located on the starboard side of the engine.

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2 Oil level

The oil level must be at or near the upper mark on the dipstick*. If necessary top up with the same brand and type of oil.

*) The difference between the two oil level marks is: 1.9 litres (3.3 UK pt, 4 US pt)

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3 Topping up oil

The oil filling cap is on top of the the valve cover,.

A second oil filling cap is located at the distrubution cover, see page 18.