Engine oil

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Engine oil

General information

A combustion engine uses oil for lubrication and cooling of moving parts and it is normal to top up the level between oil changes.
However, contact your approved Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km) after the running in period.
Oil change frequency : check the oil level from time to time and certainly before any long journey to avoid the risk of damaging your engine.

Reading the oil level

The oil level should be read with the vehicle on level ground, after the engine has been switched off for some time.
The dipstick must be used to read the exact oil level and make sure that the maximum level has not been exceeded (risk of engine damage).
Depending on the vehicle, the instrument panel display only alerts the driver when the oil level is at its minimum.
  • Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth ;
  • push the dipstick in as far as it will go (for vehicles equipped with a captype dipstick C, screw the cap in as far as it will go) ;
  • take out the dipstick again ;
  • read the level : it should never fall below the “mini” mark A and never exceed the “maxi” B mark.
Once the operation has been completed, ensure that the dipstick is pushed in as far as it will go or that the “cap-type dipstick” is completely screwed in.
WARNING
Adding engine oil
Use a funnel or protect the filling neck area to avoid engine oil escaping on to a hot part of the engine compartment or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical components).
Fire hazard.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum engine oil level
Under no circumstances must the maximum fill level B be exceeded : risk of damage to the engine and catalytic converter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum level, do not start your vehicle and contact an approved Dealer.
WARNING
Before carrying out any action in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition. VEHICLE WITH CARD

Topping up, filling, oil change

Topping up/filling

The vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine should be cold (for instance, before the engine is started up for the first time in the day).
Tip
Do not exceed the “maxi” level and do not forget to refit the cap 1 and the dipstick 2.
  • Unscrew cap 1 ;
  • top up the level (capacity between “mini” and “maxi” of the gauge 2 and between 0.9 to 2 litres according to the engine) ;
  • wait for approximately 20 minutes to allow the oil to flow into the engine ;
  • check the level using the dipstick 2 (as described above).
Once the operation has been completed, ensure that the dipstick is pushed in as far as it will go or that the cap-type dipstick is completely screwed in.
WARNING
Before carrying out any action in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition. or VEHICLE WITH CARD.
WARNING
Adding engine oil
Use a funnel or protect the filling neck area to avoid engine oil escaping on to a hot part of the engine compartment or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical components).
Fire hazard.

Oil change

Service interval : refer to the Maintenance Service Booklet for your vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle, or contact an authorised dealer. Always check the engine oil level using the dipstick, as explained previously (it should never fall below the minimum level, or be over the maximum level on the dipstick).

Engine oil grade

Refer to the Maintenance Service Booklet for your vehicle.
Tip
Consult your approved dealer at once if you notice an abnormal or repeated drop in any of the fluid levels.
WARNING
Filling and/or checking the oil level : when topping up or checking the oil level, ensure that no oil leaks onto engine components.
Do not forget to properly close the cap and refit the dipstick to prevent and oil spatter on hot enigine components.
Fire hazard.
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
WARNING
Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The label in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum engine oil level
Under no circumstances must the maximum fill level be exceeded : risk of damage to the engine and catalytic converter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum level, do not start your vehicle and contact an approved Dealer.
WARNING
Never run the engine in an enclosed space as exhaust gases are poisonous.
WARNING
Engine oil change : if you are changing the oil when the engine is hot, be careful not to scald yourself if the oil overflows.