Engine Coolant - Can-Am 2008 DS 450 Operator's Manual

CAUTION: The XP-S 5W 40 synthet-
ic oil is specially formulated and
tested for the severe requirements
of this engine. Do not use other
synthetic oil, synthetic blend oil or
oil additives in Can-Am ATV wet
clutch equipped vehicles. There is
no known equivalent on the market
for the moment. If a high quality
equivalent were available, it could
be used.
Engine Oil Level
CAUTION: Check level frequently
and refill if necessary. Do not over-
fill. Operating the engine with an
improper level may severely dam-
age engine/transmission. Wipe off
any spillage.
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LH SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. Oil tank dipstick
With vehicle on a level surface, start
engine and let it running at idle, around
1 minute, then stop engine. Check oil
level as follows:
1. Unscrew dipstick out and wipe
clean.
2. Screw dipstick until it bottoms.
3. Remove dipstick and check oil lev-
el. It should be near or equal to the
upper mark.
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1. Full
2. Add
3. Operating range
To add oil, remove the dipstick. Place
a funnel into the dipstick tube to avoid
spillage.
Add a small amount of oil and recheck
oil level.
Repeat the operation until oil level
reaches the dipstick's upper mark.
Do not overfill.
Properly tighten dipstick.

Engine Coolant

Recommended Coolant
Always use ethylene-glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors specifi-
cally for internal combustion aluminum
engines.
Cooling system must be filled with
BRP premixed coolant (P/N 219 700
362) or with distilled water and an-
tifreeze solution (50% water, 50% an-
tifreeze).
Coolant Level
WARNING
Check coolant level with engine
cold. Never add coolant in cool-
ing system when engine is hot.
Coolant tank is located underneath ac-
cess cover.