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ENGINE OIL
See RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS on page 48 for oil capacity and grade. The use of an incorrect
grade of engine oil can damage the engine. Always use the recommended grade. Do not mix engine oils of different
grades or viscosity.
NOTICE: Your engine features a dry sump lubrication system. Engine oil is pumped from the oil tank into the
engine while the engine is operating. When the engine is turned off, some oil flows slowly from the
engine back into the oil tank. Check the oil level immediately after turning off the engine.
Monitor the oil level in cold conditions. A rise in oil level during cold weather can indicate contami-
nants collecting in the oil sump or crankcase. Change the oil immediately if the level begins to rise.
Monitor the oil level closely. If it continues to rise, discontinue operation and determine the cause of
the oil level increase or take the vehicle to your dealer.
CHECK OIL
Check the engine oil level when the engine is warm.
1.
Start the engine and let it to run until it is warm.
2.
Turn off the engine.
Wear protective gloves to prevent scalding from hot engine oil.
3.
Remove the dipstick from the oil tank.
4.
To get an accurate level reading, wipe the oil from the dipstick and
insert back into the oil tank. Do not tighten the dipstick.
5.
Remove the dipstick from the tank again and check the level. The oil
level must be in the area between MIN and MAX on the dipstick.
NOTICE: The lack of oil or low oil level can damage the engine.
6.
If the oil level is below the MIN line, refer to the following section, Add Oil.
NOTICE: Excessive oil can damage the engine.
7.
If the oil level is above the MAX line, pump out the excessive oil with a
siphon pump.
8.
Replace the dipstick and tighten to secure.
Add Oil
NOTICE: Do not overfill the oil tank. Excessive oil can damage the engine.
Add oil in small quantities with repeated level checks. The area
between MIN and MAX is approximately 0.5 qt. (0.5 L) engine oil.
1.
Add engine oil into the dipstick hole until the level is between MIN and MAX.
2.
When the level is correct, replace and tighten the dipstick.
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Dipstick
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