Engine oil - checking and filling
4-cyl.
![P3-1346 Filler cap engine VED4](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf119ecc9f4fcc59dc0a801e700114fbb_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
In some cases, oil may need to be topped up between service intervals.
No action needs to be taken on engine oil level until a message is shown in the combined instrument panel's display, see the following illustration.
![P3-1346 Oil message and graph in display VEA](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgce5c44eaf5183684c0a801e7012ea8ad_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Message
Engine oil level
The oil level is checked using the electronic oil level gauge with the thumbwheel when the engine is switched off, see Menu navigation - combined instrument panel.
Warning
Important
Note
Warning
Measuring the oil level, 4-cyl.
You will then see information displayed about the engine oil level.
For more information on menu navigation, see Menu navigation - combined instrument panel.
Note
5-cyl. diesel
![P3-S60/V60/XC60 påfyllning elektronisk oljenivågivare](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img5dc351e07c8c59c1c0a801e70111504f_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
No action needs to be taken on engine oil level until a message is shown in the combined instrument panel's display, see the following illustration.
![P4-1220- Y55X-Oil message and graph in display](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img3b451ff8f0026ab0c0a801e700c18230_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Message
Engine oil level
The oil level is checked using the electronic oil level gauge with the thumbwheel when the engine is switched off, see Menu navigation - combined instrument panel.
Warning
Important
Note
Warning
Warning
Measuring the oil level, 5-cyl. diesel
Information is then displayed on the engine's oil level; see the following illustration, which shows the message and graphic in the display. The left-hand display is shown in the digital combined instrument panel and the right-hand in the analogue.
For more information on menu navigation, see Menu navigation - combined instrument panel.
![P4-1220-Y55X-Recommended oil level](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgd5324940f0300928c0a801e700de16ac_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)