Checking Engine Oil Level; Topping Up Engine Oil - KTM 450 XC 2008 Repair Manual

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38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Checking engine oil level

25.6
Info
The engine oil level can be checked on a cold or hot engine.

Topping up engine oil

25.7
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the
level.
The engine oil reaches the middle of the viewer 
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When the engine oil does not reach the middle of the viewer 
Condition
Engine is cold.
Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the bottom of the viewer 
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When the engine oil does not reach the bottom of the viewer 
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Check the engine for leakage.
Remove the screw cap 
Condition
External temperature: ≥ 0 °C (≥ 32 °F)
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) (
Condition
External temperature: < 0 °C (< 32 °F)
Engine oil (SAE 5W/40) (
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Info
To ensure optimal engine oil performance, it is advisable to not use different
engine oils.
We recommend making an oil change in this case.
Mount and tighten screw cap 
Top up the engine oil. (
P. 169)
Top up the engine oil. (
P. 169)
on the clutch cover and fill up with engine oil.
P. 203)
P. 203)
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169
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