Engine Oil Level; Engine Oil Level Check - PIAGGIO MP3 LT 400 i.e. Instruction Manual

Engine oil level

In 4T engines, engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, main bearings
and thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can seriously damage the en-
gine. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and certain
consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the
conditions of use (i.e. when driving at 'full acceleration' all the time, oil consumption
increases). The replacement intervals provided for by the maintenance programme
are defined depending on the total content of oil in the engine and the average con-
sumption measured following standardised methods. In order to prevent any prob-
lems, we recommend checking oil level more frequently than indicated in the
Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off on long journeys. The vehicle
is, however, equipped with an oil pressure warning light on the instrument pan-
el.

Engine oil level check (03_01, 03_02)

Every time the vehicle is used, visually inspect the level of the engine oil when the
engine is cold (after completely unscrewing the oil cap/dipstick). The oil level should
be somewhere between the MAX and MIN index marks on the level rod; «A»; while
the oil is being checked, the vehicle must be resting on its centre stand on an even,
horizontal surface.
If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hot
engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check, wait at least
10 minutes after the engine has been stopped so as to get the correct level.
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