Add New Engine Oil

Parts / Tools

• Funnel
• Marker pen
• Rags for cleanup.
• Engine Oil. 15W40 rated for diesels. Most usefully, this comes in a 5l container, there is a transparent section to estimate oil remaining, and has a pouring spout.

Parts.

Method

• The engine takes 3 1/2 litres of oil. If the container has a sight window, mark the level of oil which should remain after this has been delivered - usually 1 1/2l.



Mark on can. 3.5l will be delivered from a 5l can. The mark is at 1.5l.

• Unscrew the engine oil filler cap and insert the funnel (this is useful even if the oil can has a pouring spout).
• Pour in oil until the can mark is reached. If there is no window, estimate the amount delivered erring on the low side.
• Wait 5 minutes (to allow the oil to run into the dump) and check the level with the dipstick.
• Add more / check the level until the dipstick indicates that it is at 80% of the top of its range.



Dipstick. The flat area indicates the acceptable range.

• Replace the oil filler cap and warm up the engine. During warmup, check the oil pressure light and engine sound. If there is a hint of a problem, stop the engine and diagnose. If a mistake was made, an engine without oil will destroy itself very quickly.
• When the engine is warm, recheck / adjust the oil level to 100% of the dipstick range.