EVU00700Engine oil and oil filter cartridgeThe engine oil level should be checked beforeeach operation. In addition, the oil must bechanged and the oil filter cartridge replaced atthe intervals specified in the periodic mainte-nance and lubrication chart.To check the engine oil level1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.2. Remove the console. (See page 8-8 forconsole removal and installation proce-dures.)3. Start the engine, warm it up for severalminutes, and then turn it off.4. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles.5. Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipeoff the dipstick with a clean rag.6. Insert the dipstick in the oil filler holeNOTE:_The engine oil should be between the mini-mum and maximum level marks._1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark3. Dipstick 4. Engine oil filler cap7. If the engine oil is at or below the mini-mum level mark, add sufficient oil of therecommended type to raise it to the cor-EE.book Page 9 Friday, July 22, 2005 4:26 PM