Pre-Operation Check; Engine Oil - Honda GXI 20 Owner's Manual

5 . PRE-OPERATION CHECK
I. ENGINE OIL
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NOTICE
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Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service
Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.
life. Non-detergent oils and vegetable oils are not recommended.
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Use Honda 4-stroke oil or an
equivalent high-detergent, premium
quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile manufac-
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2OW-40.2OW-56
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turer's requirements for Service
Cla'ssification SG.SF/CC.CD. Motor
oils classified SG.SF/CC.CD. will
show this designation on the n-
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tairjer.
SAE IOW-30 is recommended for
-30 -20
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2o 30 40"c
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100°F
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general, all-temperature use.
Ambient temperature
Other viscosities shown in the chart
may be used when the average
temperature in your area is within the
indicated range.
1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
2. l~nsert the dipstick into the oil filler neck but do not screw
it
in.
3. Iif the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recom-
mended oil.
Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine
damage.
OIL FILLER CAP
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