Engine Oil - Daewoo Espero Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL

Engine oil and filter change.
Engine oil changes are to be carried
depending on time intervals and mileage in-
tervals, since oil looses its lubrication
erties not only through engine
but also through ageing.
Under exceptional conditions
cold starts or predominantly urban traffic and
stop-and-go traffic, the engine oil and en-
gine oil filter should be changed
intervals than the recommended
ance schedule.
Engine oil filter elements should
placed at the same time with engine
Service interval
Change every
10,000 miles or 1 year
(But, every 5,000 miles or
6 months under severe
conditions)
conditions
Severe
When most trips are less than 4 miles
(6 km).
Operating when outside temperatures
remain below freezing and when most
trips are less than 10 miles (16 km).
out
When most trips include extended idling
and/or
prop-
such as in stop-and-go
operation
When operating
Checking procedure
e.g. frequent
Pull out the oil dipstick,
it.
at shorter
Pull it out again
mainten-
level is between
marks. Also check the oil on the dipstick
for contamination.
be re-
oil.
Capacity
3.75L
(including
oil filter)
The oil should not go above the "max" mark
on the dipstick.
ample, to increased
ing of the spark plugs and excessive
mation of carbon
When replenishing,
of oil as used at the last oil change.
frequent low-speed operation
traffic.
in dusty areas.
wipe it and reinsert
and check that the oil
max. and min. level
This would lead, for ex-
oil consumption, foul-
for-
residue.
use the same grade
8-5
MIN MAX
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proper engine oil level
CAUTION
The engine oil level should
checked with the vehicle standing on
a
level ground (before the operation of
the engine).
If the engine is running, stop the en-
gine and allow 5 minutes for the oil to
settle before checking the level.
WARNING
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Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause serious
skin disorders including dermatitis
and cancer. Avoid excessive contact,
wash thoroughly after contact.
Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children. Empty and used oil con-
tainers must not be disposed of in the
household refuse waste, use your
local authorised waste disposal faci-
lities when disposing of these.
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