Engine Oil
lnspection
Check engine oil with the engine off and ths cal
parked on level ground,
Make cenain that the oil level indicated on the dip-
stick is between the upper and lower marks.
lf the l€vel has dropped close to the lower mark, add
oil until it reaches the upper mark.
CAUTION: Inssrt lho dipstick carotully to avoid
bending it.
3 .
Replacement
CAUTION: Remova tho drain plug cal€fully whilo the
ongine is hot; the hot oil may cause scalding.
1. Warm up the engine.
2,
Drain the engine oil.
3.
Reinslallthe drain plug with a new washer, and refill
with the recommended oil.
CAUTION: Do not ovortighton tho drain plug.
(cont'd)
Requirement
API Service Grade: Use
"Energy
Conserving ll" SG or SH grade oil.
SAE 5W-3O Drefered.
Capacity
B 1 8 B 1 e n g i n e :
3 . 5 1 ( 3 . 7 U S q t , 3 . 1 l m p q t l
at oil change.
3 . 8 t ( 4 . 0 U S q t , 3 . 3 l m p q t )
at change. including filter.
4.6 I 14.9 US qt. 4.0 lmp qt)
after engine overhaul.
B 1 8 C l e n g i n e :
3 . 7 f ( 3 . 9 U S q t , 3 . 3 l m p q t )
at oil change.
4.O t 14.2 US qt, 3.5 lmp qt)
at change, including filter.
4 . a I ( 5 . 1 U S q t , 4 . 2 l m p q t )
after engine overhaul.
Change
Every 7,5OO miles (12,OOo km) or
6 months
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