Vauxhall Combo 业主指南
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Maintenance, Service Plan
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Engine oil
Information on engine oils is found in the
Service Booklet.
Engine oil level and consumption
Engine oil level and consumption
All engines consume engine oil for
technical reasons. The engine oil
consumption can only be assessed after
driving a long distance, and may be above
the specified value during the initial stage
(run-in period). Frequent driving at high
revs causes engine oil consumption to
increase.
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Engine oil level check,
topping up engine oil
The engine oil level must be checked with
the vehicle horizontal and with the engine
(which must be at operating temperature)
switched off. Wait at least five minutes
before checking the level to allow the
normal engine oil accumulation in the
engine to drain back into the oil pan.
In vehicles with engine oil level check 3, the
In vehicles with engine oil level check 3, the
engine oil level is checked automatically -
see page 27. It is particularly advisable to
check the engine oil level before embarking
on a long journey.
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To check the engine oil level, wipe off the
dipstick and insert it up to the stop mark on
the handle. Top up engine oil if the level
has fallen to the MIN mark.
Engine oil should never pass the upper
Engine oil should never pass the upper
MAX mark on the dipstick. Excess engine
oil must be drained or suctioned out. If the
engine oil level is above the MAX mark,
there is a danger of engine or catalytic
converter damage.
The amount filled must be between the
The amount filled must be between the
MIN and MAX marks – see page 209.
9
Warning
Do not allow the engine oil level to drop
below the minimum level!
9
Warning
It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain
the correct level of an appropriate quality
oil in the engine.