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GENERAL
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
I-Oil consumption depends on:
- The engine type.
- How run-in or worn it is.
- The type of oil used.
- The driving conditions.
II - An engine can be considered RUN-IN after:
- 3 000 miles (5 000 km) for a PETROL engine.
- 6 000 miles (10 000 km) for a DIESEL engine.
III - MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE oil consumption for a RUN-IN engine.
- 0.5 litres per 600 miles (1 000 km) for a PETROL engine.
- 1 litre per 600 miles (1 000 km) for a DIESEL engine.
DO NOT INTERVENE BELOW THESE VALUES.
IV - OIL LEVEL: The level should NEVER be above the MAX. mark on the dipstick after changing or topping up the oil.
- This excess oil will be used up rapidly.
- It will reduce the engine output and adversely affect the operation of the air circuits and gas recycling.
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