Mitsubishi S12R-T2MPTK Operation & Maintenance Manual page 87

Engine Oil - Filling
Refill the engine with the specified engine oil to the
specified level. If the oil level is higher than the maxi-
mum mark on the level gauge, engine oil may blow
out during operation.
Also, the increase of oil temperature could adversely
affect engine components.
When adding engine oil, always use the same
engine oil.
1. Stop the engine for about 30 minutes.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Add the specified engine oil to the specified level.
Note: For engine oil, refer to
engine oil capacity, refer to
TIONS" (12-1).
4. Check the oil level in oil pan as follows:
5. Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean with a
cloth.
6. Insert the oil level gauge fully into the oil level
gauge guide and then pull it out again.
7. The oil level should be between the maximum and
minimum marks on the oil level gauge.
If the oil level is low, add the specified engine oil.
8. Check the oil pan, etc., for oil leaks. Repair if there
is oil leak.
9. With the stop lever placed in pulled position, rotate
the engine with starter for 10 seconds to feed oil to
the engine. Stop the rotation for 1 minute, then, re-
peat the rotation two or three times to circulate the
engine oil to each engine parts.
Note: Also, perform the items described under the
Preparation of Cooling System.
10. Check the oil level with the oil level gauge again,
and add oil to the specified level.
Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
"ENGINE OIL" (5-1). For
"MAIN SPECIFICA-
Oil filler
Oil level gauge
Fig. 8-17 Oil Filler and Oil Level Gauge
Oil level gauge
Improper
High
H
Proper
Low
L
Improper
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