Oil Level; Oil Change - MZ 125 SX Repair Manual

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Inspection
If the compression pressure is below the minimum permissible
value:
1. Add a few drops of motor oil to the cylinder.
2. Repeat measurement.
Compression Diagnosis
pressure
Higher than without oil Piston worn out or damaged
Same
Piston ring(s), valves, cylinder
head seal or piston may be
defective, poor seal on valve
Over the maximum Check the cylinder head, valve
pressure surface or piston head for
combustion residue.
6.2.2 Oil Level
Check the oil level while the engine is cold.
Position the vehicle vertical on a flat, horizontal surface.
A slight incline (approx. 5° or more) results in an inaccurate
reading.
Unscrew the oil cap with oil dipstick from the oil filler neck
and wipe off the dipstick.
Re-insert, then unscrew the cap again and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX markings.
Add oil, if necessary, but never more than the maximum!
1.
2.
3.
MAX
@
MIN
4.
Note:
If the oil level is at MIN, up to 200 cm
3
(0.2 I) of oil may be added.
6.2.3 Oil Change
Environment!
Discharged motor oil can contaminate ground water
and soil.
No oil may enter the sewer system or the soil. Immedi-
ately collect discharged oil and dispose of it properly.
Old oil must be collected in suitable containers until it (
is properly disposed of.
Oil types to be used (usable year-round):
- SAE 15 W-50 API SG/SH
- SAE 10 W -40 API SG/SH
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