Fig. 1.208. Engine compartment of cars with a V6 petrol engine with a working volume of 2.7 l: 1 – expansion tank; 2 – Power steering fluid reservoir; 3 – engine oil filler cap; 4 – brake system hydraulic fluid reservoir; 5 – air filter; 6 – relay and fuse box; 7 – Windshield washer reservoir; 8 – radiator cap; 9 – engine oil dipstick; 10 – Automatic transmission oil dipstick (for cars with automatic transmission); 11 – battery
Caution: When checking and servicing the engine, be careful when handling tools to avoid damaging the plastic cylinder head cover.
Fig. 1.209. Oil filler neck dipstick
Checking Engine Oil Level - 2.7L Petrol Engine
Before checking the engine oil level, warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and make sure the vehicle is parked on a level, horizontal surface. Turn off the engine.
Wait approximately five minutes (petrol engine) / approximately two minutes (diesel engine), pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert the dipstick all the way and then pull it out. Check the oil level on the dipstick. It should be between the "FULL" and "LOW" marks on the dipstick.
Fig. 1.210. Topping up engine oil
Topping up engine oil - 2.7L petrol engine
Oil consumption is greatly affected by oil viscosity and quality, engine speed, driving conditions, etc. The engine consumes more oil under severe operating conditions, such as high speeds and frequent acceleration and braking.