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Originally Posted by BrownDog
engine oil:
pull the dipstick closest to the belts
wipe all oil off
re-insert then pull back out
the oil level is shown the end, if low add 0.8ltr of oil 20w/50 or 15w/40 is good
pour oil through the oil cap on top of motor [jus in case u werent sure]
a good indication if the oil is low and you havent checked in a while, you will hear a rather annoying ticking/tapping noise from the motor, dont get confused with genreal lifter/tappets or injector noises as a low oil tap is rather loud
Trans oil:
pretty much the same process except use the other dipstick and if low pour oil down the pipe the dipstick comes out of [needs clarifacation as i own a manual]
oil use auto trans fluid normallay called ATX blah blah blah, any good worker can help you or use the penrite/castrol book and it should tell you
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Oh ok, I didnt even know there was another seperate dipstick :| I finally found it after like 10 mins of looking, a tiny hidden black knob in a black engine bay... but yeah it needed a top up of oil, was really low, hope nothings ruined coz of that, last owner musnt of checked that one much
cheers for the info, ill keep a regular check on both oil levels now