Engine Oil - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Routine maintenance operations

ENGINE OIL

Check the engine oil after the first 625 miles (1,000
km), that is, at the end of the run-in period. Check the
oil again every 1,875 miles (3,000 km). Oil must be
replaced every 3,750 miles (6,000 km), see ENGINE
OIL CHANGE AND OIL FILTER.
NOTE
Use oil with 5/W 40 specifications, see (LU-
BRICANT CHART).
CAUTION
When topping up engine oil, we recommend that
you never exceed the "MAX" level.
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL ENGINE AND TOP-
PING UP
Carefully read LUBRICANTS, MAINTENANCE and
LUBRICANT CHART.
CHECKING
NOTE
Place the vehicle on a flat, hard surface.
• Place the vehicle on the center stand.
WARNING
The engine and exhaust system components
become very hot, and remain hot for some time
even after the engine has been shut off. Before
handling these components, wear insulating
gloves or wait until the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
• Stop the engine and let it cool, to allow the oil to
drain into the half-case and cool.
NOTE
If you do not carry out the previous opera-
tions, you risk taking an incorrect measurement of the
engine oil level.
• Unscrew and extract the cap-dipstick (1).
• Use a clean cloth to clean the part in contact with
the oil.
• Fully tighten the cap-dipstick (1) in the filling hole
(2).
• Extract the cap-dipstick (1) again and read the
level that oil reaches on the stick:
MAX = maximum level;
MIN = minimum level.
The difference between "MAX" and "MIN" is approxi-
mately: – 24.4 cu.in (400 cc)
• The level is correct if it reaches approximately the
"MAX" level marked on the dipstick.
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