Oil level measurement (Ver. 1): Notes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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Result of the measurement Oil quantity up to MAX
Oil level below minimum: Top up with 1 liter of oil. Then repeat the measurement, more oil may possibly need to be added. more than 1.3 litres
Oil level at minimum: Top up with 1 liter of oil. approx. 1, 2 litres
Oil level OK: 1/4 above minimum. Topping up oil not necessary. approx. 0, 9 litres
Oil level OK: 1/2 above minimum. Topping up oil not necessary. approx. 0, 7 litres
Oil level OK: 3/4 above minimum. Topping up oil not necessary. approx. 0.4 litres
Oil level OK: at maximum. Do not top up oil  

Prerequisites for oil level measurement:

  • Oil at operating temperature (over 65 °C).
  • Engine at idle or driving.
RENDER: 1.0x

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