Disposal Of Used Engine Oil; Oil Specification And Grade - Triumph Bonneville Handbook

Caution
If the engine oil pressure is too low, the low
oil pressure warning light will illuminate. If
this warning light stays on when the
engine is running, stop the engine
immediately and investigate the cause.
Running the engine with low oil pressure
will cause engine damage.
• Turn off the ignition, check the oil
level using the method previously
described, and top up to between
the minimum and maximum level
lines in the sight glass.

Disposal of Used Engine Oil

To protect the environment, do not pour oil
on the ground, down sewers or drains, or
into water courses. Dispose of used oil
sensibly. If in doubt, contact your local
authority.
Maintenance and Adjustment

Oil Specification and Grade

Triumph high performance fuel injected
engines are designed to use 10W/40 or
15W/50 semi or fully synthetic motorcycle
engine oil that meets specification API SH (or
higher) and JASO MA, such as Castrol
Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully synthetic)
engine oil, sold
Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully synthetic) in some
countries.
Do not add any chemical additives to the
engine oil. The engine oil also lubricates
the clutch and any additives could cause
the clutch to slip.
Do not use
non-detergent oil, castor based oils or any
oil not conforming to the required
specification. The use of these oils may
cause instant, severe engine damage.
Ensure no foreign matter enters the
crankcase during an oil change or top-up.
as Castrol Power RS
Caution
mineral, vegetable,
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