Renault Boreal
General information
A combustion engine uses oil for lubrication and cooling of moving parts and it is normal to top up the level between scheduled oil changes.
However, contact your approved Dealer if more than 0.11 gal (0.5 litre) is being consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km) after the running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil level from time to time and certainly before any long journey to avoid the risk of damaging your engine.
Reading the oil level
The oil level should be read with the vehicle on level ground, after the engine has been switched off for some time.
The dipstick must be used to read the exact oil level and make sure that the maximum level has not been exceeded (risk of engine damage).
Depending on the vehicle, the instrument panel display will only appear when the oil reaches the minimum level.
- Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth;
- insert the dipstick as far as it will go (for vehicles equipped with a "cap-type dipstick" C, screw the cap on as far as possible);
- remove the dipstick again;
- check the oil level: it should never be below the "minimum" mark A or above the "maximum" mark B.
After completing the procedure, insert the dipstick to its limit, or screw the "cap dipstick" as far as possible.
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Use a funnel or protect the neck of the filler to avoid the engine oil splashing on any hot component in the engine compartment or other sensitive parts (e.g.; electrical components).
Fire hazard.
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Exceeding the maximum engine oil level
Under no circumstances should the maximum filling level B be exceeded. This may damage the engine and the emission control system. If the oil level exceeds the maximum level, do not start your vehicle. Contact an authorised dealer.
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Switch off the ignition before carrying out any procedures in the engine compartment Ignition switch.
Topping up, filling, oil change
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine should be cold (for instance, before the engine is started up for the first time in the day).
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The engine must be switched off (not placed in neutral) before any operations are carried out in the engine compartment.
You must switch off the ignition, Ignition switch.
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Never exceed the "MAXI" level and do not forget to refit the cap 1 and the dipstick 2.
- Remove the cap 1;
- top up the level (as a guide, the oil capacity between the "MINI" and "MAXI" marks on the dipstick 2 is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depending on the engine);
- wait for approximately 20 minutes to allow the oil to drain;
- check the level using the dipstick 2 (as described above).
After completing the procedure, insert the dipstick to its limit, or screw the "cap dipstick" as far as possible.
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Exceeding the maximum engine oil level
Under no circumstances should the maximum filling level be exceeded as this could damage the engine and the emission control system.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum level, do not start your vehicle and contact an approved dealer.
Oil change
Service interval: refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle, or contact an authorised dealer.
Always check the engine oil level using the dipstick, as explained previously (it should never fall below the minimum level, or be over the maximum level on the dipstick).
Engine oil quality
Refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle.
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The engine must be switched off (not placed in neutral) before any operations are carried out in the engine compartment.
Remember to switch off the ignition, Starting, stopping the engine.
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Topping up the engine oil
Use a funnel or protect the neck of the filler to avoid the engine oil splashing on any hot component in the engine compartment or other sensitive parts (e.g.; electrical components).
Fire hazard.
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Never run the engine in an enclosed space as exhaust gases are poisonous.
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When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
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Topping-up and/or checking the oil level: when topping-up or checking the oil level, make sure there are no oil leaks anywhere in the engine.
Remember to close the cap securely and put the dipstick back in its place to prevent oil from splashing onto hot engine components.
Fire hazard.
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When working near the combustion engine, please remember that it could be hot. Also, the engine cooling fan could turn on at any moment. The symbol
in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
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Consult your approved dealer at once if you notice an abnormal or repeated drop in any of the fluid levels.
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Engine oil change: when changing the oil if the engine is hot, be careful not to scald yourself when draining the oil out.