Therefore, you should regularly check the oil level in the engine crankcase, especially before long trips.
The oil level is checked on a cold, non-running engine with the car on a horizontal surface. The level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the oil level indicator 1 (figure 45) or between the upper and lower edges of the ribbed surface of the pointer 1 (figure 45a) depending on the engine model. Top up oil if necessary (see appendix 1) is produced through the neck, closed with stopper 2.
On a 16-valve engine, the handle of the 1st oil level indicator is flush with the top engine cover. The oil level should be from the top to the bottom edge of the notch on the indicator.
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After topping up, the oil level should be checked no earlier than three minutes later, so that the added portion of oil has time to drain into the crankcase. For correct measurement, it is necessary to insert the oil level indicator 1 into its installation hole until it stops.
Attention! The oil level in the engine crankcase must not exceed the MAX mark on the oil level indicator 1.
Otherwise, oil will enter the combustion chamber through the crankcase ventilation system and be released into the atmosphere along with the exhaust gases, and the combustion products of the oil may cause the neutralizer to fail.
In case of intensive use in winter in sub-zero temperatures combined with the predominance of urban driving conditions, it is recommended to change the engine oil twice as often as indicated in the service book.