ENGINE OIL
Checking the Engine Oil Level
■ 2.0 GDI
NOTICE
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer's
precautions.
To prevent damage to your
engine:
2. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground in P (Park) with the park-
ing brake set. If possible, block the
wheels.
3. Turn the engine on and allow the
engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
4 . Turn the engine off and wait about
five minutes for the oil to return to
the oil pan.
• Do not overfill with engine oil.
Add oil in small quantities and
recheck level to ensure engine
is not overfilled.
• Do not spill engine oil when
adding or changing engine oil.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine
components. Wipe off spilled oil
immediately.
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■ 2.4 GDI
5. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
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6. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
7. If it is near or at L, add enough oil
to bring the level to F.
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