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■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
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When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
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If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
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When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
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When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
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After changing the engine oil (diesel engine except for KUN25L-PRMDH
*
model )
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following pro-
cedures:
Switch the display to the trip meter A (→P. 102) when the engine switch is
1
in the "ON" position.
Turn the engine switch to the "LOCK" position.
2
While pressing the odometer/trip meter display change button (→P. 102),
3
turn the engine switch to the "ON" position (do not start the engine because
reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press and hold the button for
more than one second after the trip meter displays "000000".
*
: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer's label or plate.
(→P. 494)
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